Late 19th Century America: Gilded Age and Social Reform

These flashcards cover key concepts, events, and legislation from the late 19th century, focusing on political corruption, social reform movements, and issues related to Native Americans.

Gilded Age

A term used to describe the late 19th century, characterized by political corruption and economic growth.

Tammany Hall

A New York City political organization known for its corruption and for being led by Boss Tweed.

Pendleton Civil Service Act (1881)

Legislation that mandated merit-based hiring for certain government jobs to reduce patronage.

Populist Party (1892)

A political party that represented the interests of farmers and laborers, advocating for monetary reform and other populist policies.

Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)

A federal law that prohibited all immigration of Chinese laborers to the United States.

New Immigrants

Refers to immigrants who arrived in the United States after the 1880s from Southern and Eastern Europe.

Nativism

The policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

YMCA

Young Men's Christian Association, an organization focused on the development of a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

Dawes Act (1877)

Legislation that aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting them individual plots of land.

Battle of Little Big Horn

A famous battle in which General Custer and his troops were defeated by a coalition of Native American tribes.

A Century of Dishonor

A book written by Helen Hunt Jackson that exposed injustices faced by Native Americans.