Gilded Age Flashcards
To learn all vocabulary that relates to the Gilded Age
Populism
a social movement that turned political with Farmers’ Alliances. A movement representing the interests of the average worker or farmer.
civil service reform
federal law, enacted in 1883, which established that positions within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political affiliation.
cultural assimilation
the process by which a person or a group’s language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group.
political machine
group in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of many supporters and businesses (usually campaign workers), who receive rewards for their efforts.
corruption
dishonest conduct by those in power, typically to unfairly benefit the powerful
suffrage
The right to vote
Settlement Houses
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
political boss
a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments
nativist
a political group with a policy of favoring native inhabitants as opposed to immigrants; the use of Social Darwinism, eugenics, and racism widespread
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
law prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers.
labor unions
an organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
Upton Sinclair
wrote ‘the jungle’- exposing the cattle and food industry for unsanitary (unclean) food packaging environments
entrepreneurship
having the “ability and willingness to develop, organize and manage a business along with its risks in order to make a profit”
robber barons
a person who has become rich through ruthless and unscrupulous business practices
Industrialization
the extensive re-organisation of an economy for the purpose of manufacturing in a country or region
philantrhopists
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Homestead Act
encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. Had to be on the land for 5 years.
Advocate
to promote a cause, movement, or policy
Social Gospel
Christian faith practiced as a call not just to personal conversion but to social reform.
audit
a systematic review or assessment of something.
government regulations
a law that controls the way that a business can operate
laissez-faire
a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering. This is about Governments in US. History
monopolies
a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering.
trusts
a business or businesses that acts on behalf of another company, managing money and other aspects of the business
