Heimler's History: The Rise of the Middle Class and Philanthropy

The video explores the rise of the middle class during the Gilded Age, highlighting changes in corporate structures and the emergence of white-collar workers. It discusses the increase in leisure activities and the impact of philanthropy, particularly Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth, on society. The video concludes with a summary of Unit 6 Topic 10 of the AP US History curriculum and offers exam preparation tips.

What significant change in business structure occurred during the Gilded Age?

• The introduction of a single-layer management system

• The merger of all companies into one large corporation

• The division of corporations into executives, laborers, and middle managers

• The elimination of executive roles

Who were referred to as white-collar workers during the Gilded Age?

• Factory laborers

• Middle managers who wore suits

• Executives of large corporations

• Manual laborers

What technological advancement led to an increase in women's clerical roles?

• The invention of the telephone

• The development of the typewriter

• The creation of the computer

• The introduction of the internet

What was a major leisure activity for the middle class during the Gilded Age?

• Attending operas

• Going on international vacations

• Visiting amusement parks like Coney Island

• Participating in marathons

Which of the following was NOT a popular spectator sport during the rise of the middle class?

• Baseball

• American football

• Circus performances

• Basketball

What was Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth primarily about?

• Advocating for government control of wealth

• Encouraging the rich to hoard their wealth

• Promoting the idea that the rich should invest in society

• Suggesting that wealth should be passed down to children

According to Carnegie, what was the best way to help the poor?

• Providing direct financial handouts

• Creating opportunities for self-improvement

• Building more factories

• Reducing working hours

What type of institutions did Carnegie invest in to support his philosophy?

• Luxury hotels

• Cultural institutions like libraries and universities

• Private banks

• Real estate developments

What was Phoebe Apperson Hearst's notable contribution to society?

• Founding schools for equal education

• Creating a new political party

• Establishing a chain of luxury hotels

• Building amusement parks

How did the Gospel of Wealth impact the social structure?

• It led to the abolition of the middle class

• It resulted in the decline of educational institutions

• It widened the gap between rich and poor

• It created opportunities for some to rise to the middle class