The Gilded Age Flashcards
(13 cards)
What were the beliefs of Booker T Washington in the hiring of Workers?
Booker T. Washington believed African Americans should gain skills and work to earn white respect gradually.
What were Washingtons and DuBois feelings on social segregation?
Washington supported accommodation and gradualism; W.E.B. DuBois wanted immediate equality and civil rights.
What did many people including Washington want more of in the south?
Many wanted more education and job training in the South.
What was the populist party?
The Populist Party supported farmers and laborers—wanted bimetallism, regulation of railroads, and political reform.
What was the labor movement and its impact?
The labor movement fought for better wages, hours, and conditions; led to strikes and some union victories.
How did the idea of Social Darwinism play a role in America during the gilded age?
Social Darwinism justified wealth inequality—argued the “fittest” succeed in business and society.
The influx of immigrants into America led to what type of areas in American cities?
Immigrants often lived in ethnic neighborhoods or tenements in cities.
What was created in cities in response to the poor living conditions?
Settlement houses like Hull House offered education and aid to the urban poor.
What act was created due to the large influx of immigration and nativist ideas?
The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) limited immigration due to nativist fears.
Why was there a lot of corruption in NYC during the Gilded Age?
Political machines like Tammany Hall thrived on patronage and bribes—little oversight.
Who was Boss Tweed and the Tweed Ring?
Boss Tweed led a corrupt political ring in NYC—stole millions in taxpayer money.
What ideas were laid out in the Gospel of Wealth (1889)?
The Gospel of Wealth (Carnegie) said the rich should use wealth to benefit society.
Why did many believe in wealth distribution and how did this relate to competition?
Many believed in wealth redistribution to prevent monopolies and reduce inequality—seen as encouraging fair economic competition.
