period 6 (1865-1898)

Flashcards about the Gilded Age

Gilded Age

Things appeared good on the surface, but underneath there were social, economic, and political issues.

Social Darwinism

Used by the wealthy to defend their success; survival of the fittest.

The Grange

Organization of farmers that sought to regulate railroads and grain warehouses.

Populist Party

Sought increased government control of railroads and telegraphs, income tax, and the introduction of silver.

"New" Immigration

Southern and Eastern Europe

Political Machines

Provided social services in exchange for political support.

Settlement Houses

Helped immigrants and women transition to urban life.

Dawes Act

Government Act that sought to change Native identities through assimilation by allotting small areas of land to farm.

Plessy v. Ferguson

Upheld the constitutionality of Jim Crow Laws.

Chinese Exclusion Act

Banned Chinese immigration.

Gospel of Wealth

Urged the wealthy to donate money.

Social Gospel

Movement to improve cities and lives of the poor.