Unit 6 APUSH

What term describes the late 19th century era marked by rapid economic growth and ostentatious displays of wealth, often masking underlying social issues?

The Gilded Age.

Who was the industrial leader known for his dominance in the steel industry and the philosophy of the "Gospel of Wealth"?

Andrew Carnegie.

What business strategy involves controlling all aspects of production from raw materials to finished goods?

Vertical Integration.

Which act, passed in 1887, aimed to regulate railroad rates and practices?

Interstate Commerce Act.

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

To prohibit monopolistic business practices.

Which labor organization, led by Samuel Gompers, focused on skilled workers and practical economic goals?

American Federation of Labor (AFL).

What was the significance of the Homestead Strike of 1892?

It was an industrial lockout and strike at Carnegie Steel that resulted in a battle between strikers and private security

What term refers to the belief that only the fittest survive in human political and economic struggle?

Social Darwinism.

Which Supreme Court case in 1896 upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine?

Plessy v. Ferguson.

What was the main goal of the Populist Party in the late 19th century?

To represent farmers' interests and advocate for political reforms like bimetallism and direct election of senators.

: What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?

To assimilate Native Americans by dividing tribal lands into individual plots.

Who was the African American leader that advocated for vocational education and economic self-reliance?

Booker T. Washington.

What was the significance of the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890?

It marked the end of major Native American resistance to U.S. expansion.

What term describes the policy of minimal government intervention in the economy?

Laissez-Faire Capitalism.

Which act encouraged westward settlement by allowing heads of families to buy 160 acres of land for a small fee, provided they develop and remain on the land for five years?

Homestead Act of 1862.