Gilded Age Flashcards
Who is referred to as the “father of the American steel industry”?
Andrew Carnegie
What best describes the economic conditions of the Gilded Age?
Rapid industrial growth and economic inequality
What was the primary goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
To promote competition by breaking up monopolies
The Gilded age is typically defined as occurring during which time period?
1870-1900
Which industry saw the most significant growth during the Gilded Age?
Steel and railroads
Which group of people were most likely to support the populist movement?
Farmers and Laborers
The term “robber barons” refers to?
Wealthy industrialists
which event led to the significance of the Haymarket Affair in 1886?
The Homestead act
What was the significant increase in immigration from which region?
Southern and Eastern Europe
What was the significance of the Haymarket Affair in 1886?
It was a violent clash that led to anti-labor
What statement best describes social Darwinism?
A natural selection to human societies?
The term “yellow dog contract” refers to?
An agreement preventing workers from joining unions
Which famous political figure advocated for the use of bimetallism to help struggling farmers?
William Jennings Bryan
Political machines, such as Tammany Hall, were known?
Engaging in corrupt practices and manipulating elections
Which political party did many farmers align with during the Gilded Age due to their economic grievances?
Greenback Party
