PPT-Workers in the Gilded Age

Artemus Ward Dept of Political Science Northern Illinois University aewardniuedu Bill of Rights Institute Kansas City KS June 56 2017 Introduction Compared to today workers were extremely vulnerable during the . 1877-1900. The Gilded Age. Name comes from the title . of an 1873 Mark Twain . book. Referred to . the “superficial glitter” of the new wealth that developed in the late . 1800s. Dominated by a belief in . Test Analysis. Where are we now?. Hayes wins the presidency because he promises to end . Reconstruction. Reconstruction was forced acceptance of freed slaves, imposed by the North on the South. Food for Thought: should we force people to be moral?. 1865-1914. UNIT VI: “The Gilded Age.”. So, what is it all about?. “The transformation of the United States from an agricultural to an increasingly industrialized and urbanized society brought about significant political, economic, diplomatic, social, environmental and cultural changes.” . 1877-1900. The Gilded Age. Name comes from the title . of an 1873 Mark Twain . book. Referred to . the “superficial glitter” of the new wealth that developed in the late . 1800s. Dominated by a belief in . **. As ordinary Americans grew tired of the corruption in politics and business of the Gilded Age, a new spirit of reform sweeps the nation. People from all walks of life begin to call for improvements and . Kevin T. Brady, Ph.D.. Pennsylvania Social Studies Standards. Grade 9 – 8.3.9.C. Analyze how continuity and change has influenced United States history from 1787 to 1914.. Commerce and Industry (e.g., growth of manufacturing industries, economic nationalism).  . The Gilded Age in America: Successes. : . 1. Displays of wealth and excess among upper class. 2. 2nd industrial revolution. 3. Labor union movements. Gilded Age . But underneath, there were problems. American author . Mark Twain. To “gild” something is to lay a thin layer of gold. over some rougher/cheaper base material. Gilded Age. Refers to the period after the Civil War through 1900. Period of great economic and population growth. What was the Populist Movement and what were their goals?. What was the Gold V. Silver Standard debate about? How does this help us understand monetary policy today?. Do the Populists succeed in changing the conditions of society? Do they change the Gold Standard? Why?. during the Gilded Age (1870-1900)?. CPUSH Agenda for Unit 7.4. : . Clicker Questions. “Immigration and Urbanization” notes. Today’s HW: . 14.2 . Unit 7 Test: . Friday, November 16. Performance Final: . Section 6.3 (230-232) . The Spirit of the Gilded Age. The . Rossers. Today’s Agenda. September 21, 2015. Collect “letter home” paragraph. Reminder: HIPE (Essay or Presentation) due in 1 week. Put finished slide show in my Inbox by Monday morning. Gilded Age 1877-1900 STAAR Questions During the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries, the U.S. government attempted to facilitate the growth of domestic industry by   A placing high tariff barriers on foreign imports Section 6.3 (230-232) . The Spirit of the Gilded Age. The . Rossers. Today’s Agenda. September 21, 2015. Collect “letter home” paragraph. Reminder: HIPE (Essay or Presentation) due in 1 week. Put finished slide show in my Inbox by Monday morning. The Rise of Industrial America. HW: Read 18.2 answers questions . 6-14. Research Topic due Feb. 17/21. Test Feb. 22/23 (multiple choice and short answer). Next Unit – Progressive Movement. OTTW Project .