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The Gilded Age Introduction November 2014

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The Gilded Age

IntroductionNovember 2014

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When?

• Following Reconstruction• 1876-1900… • Gilded: Covered with gold, but less attractive

underneath ( Twain) • On the surface: great progress… beneath the

surface…. Great hardships… price paid for the progress

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Political

• Theme: Power and Politics: Republicans in Control

• Republican Vision: • Reconstruction of the south 1865-1877• Protective Tariff on many products• Contrast: Laissez faire ( lack of regulation of

business) AND • Federal government support of industry

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Seward’s Icebox?

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Political and Economic

• Themes: America and The World• Increasing role for the US in Asia, • Treaties with other countries: refueling, coal

stations, • Treaty of Kanagawa: ( Japan) • Burlingame Treaty: China • Alaska purchased from Russia

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Economic

• Railroads!!!!!!• Year round, all weather• Government Support: loans, subsidies, cheap

land • State governments: bonds: BOOM • Private companies raise Lots of money Corporations formed: Public support/no

regulation

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Political and Economic

Republicans support tariffs, rr, big business, minimal regulation, business success to create jobs

Democrats support lower tariffs, consumers, increased competition for lower prices, regulations to protect workers from long hours, dangerous conditions…

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Populist/Democrat Point of View

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WXT

• Union Pacific ( from Nebraska, west) and Central Pacific ( from West Coast… East) Met in Promontary Point, Utah in 1869

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Price of Progress?

3,000 Irish workers,10,000 Chinese, $1-2 per dayHuge feat: but dangerous and deadly 1889: 22,000 RR workers killed or injured


CHAPTER 8 THE GILDED AGE. POLITICS IN THE GILDED AGE Term Gilded Age was coined by Mark Twain to describe the post reconstruction era. Gilded means.

CHAPTER 8 THE GILDED AGE. POLITICS IN THE GILDED AGE Term Gilded Age was coined by Mark Twain to describe the post reconstruction era. Gilded means.

The Gilded Age Please pick up Class Notes #20 from the cart and begin work on Part I - interpreting the Mark Twain quote and defining “gilded.” Please.

The Gilded Age Please pick up Class Notes #20 from the cart and begin work on Part I - interpreting the Mark Twain quote and defining “gilded.” Please.

National Politics in the Gilded Age. The Gilded Age The term "Gilded Age coined by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley in their 1873 novel The Gilded Age: A.

National Politics in the Gilded Age. The Gilded Age The term "Gilded Age coined by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley in their 1873 novel The Gilded Age: A.

From Farm to Factory. Term applied to this era by Mark Twain Gilded: Covered thinly with gold paint Twain view American prosperity during this era was.

From Farm to Factory. Term applied to this era by Mark Twain Gilded: Covered thinly with gold paint Twain view American prosperity during this era was.

N Gilded Age Politics n C. 1876—1900. Gilded Age Politics n The Gilded Age by Mark Twain and Charles Warner (1873) n Political equilibrium n Civil service.

N Gilded Age Politics n C. 1876—1900. Gilded Age Politics n The Gilded Age by Mark Twain and Charles Warner (1873) n Political equilibrium n Civil service.

The Gilded Age · “The Gilded Age” “Gilded” is when something is golden/beautiful on the surface but is really cheap/worthless underneath. Period when corruption existed in

The Gilded Age · “The Gilded Age” “Gilded” is when something is golden/beautiful on the surface but is really cheap/worthless underneath. Period when corruption existed in

6:3 ● The Gilded Age ● Name given to the late-1800's by Mark Twain ● “gilded”: something covered in gold, but cheap underneath ● America looked wealthy.

6:3 ● The Gilded Age ● Name given to the late-1800's by Mark Twain ● “gilded”: something covered in gold, but cheap underneath ● America looked wealthy.

Political Paralysis in Gilded Age · Gilded Age1860-1900 • Gilded Age –coined by Mark Twain – From the decorations in homes of wealthy – Wealthy had palace like homes •

Political Paralysis in Gilded Age · Gilded Age1860-1900 • Gilded Age –coined by Mark Twain – From the decorations in homes of wealthy – Wealthy had palace like homes •

THE GILDED AGE. Background What does “gilded” mean? – Thin gold coating – Term coined by Mark Twain – U.S. Society/Politics looked shiny on the outside,

THE GILDED AGE. Background What does “gilded” mean? – Thin gold coating – Term coined by Mark Twain – U.S. Society/Politics looked shiny on the outside,

Pallid Politics in the Gilded Age Gilded Age: – A sarcastic name given to the three-decade-long post-Civil era by Mark Twain in 1873 – Every presidential.

Pallid Politics in the Gilded Age Gilded Age: – A sarcastic name given to the three-decade-long post-Civil era by Mark Twain in 1873 – Every presidential.

Page: 32 Big Business THE GILDED AGE: COINED BY MARK TWAIN.

Page: 32 Big Business THE GILDED AGE: COINED BY MARK TWAIN.

Gilded: thin layer of glitter over cheap base; term “Gilded Age” Named by Mark Twain Corruption and greed People control gov’t for personal gain.

Gilded: thin layer of glitter over cheap base; term “Gilded Age” Named by Mark Twain Corruption and greed People control gov’t for personal gain.

Issues of the Gilded Age Mark Twain published The Gilded Age. He was disillusioned with the increasing corruption, poverty, and dishonesty around him.

Issues of the Gilded Age Mark Twain published The Gilded Age. He was disillusioned with the increasing corruption, poverty, and dishonesty around him.

The Gilded Age 1869-1889 or 1870-1890 Mark Twain Charles Dudley Warner The Gilded Age. Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner were the men who wrote a book.

The Gilded Age 1869-1889 or 1870-1890 Mark Twain Charles Dudley Warner The Gilded Age. Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner were the men who wrote a book.

POLITICS IN THE “GILDED AGE”. THE NAME GILDED AGE COMES FROM A MARK TWAIN SATARICAL NOVEL CALLED THE GILDED AGE. THE BOOK MOCKS THE GREED AND SELF-INDULGENCE.

POLITICS IN THE “GILDED AGE”. THE NAME GILDED AGE COMES FROM A MARK TWAIN SATARICAL NOVEL CALLED THE GILDED AGE. THE BOOK MOCKS THE GREED AND SELF-INDULGENCE.

POLITICS IN THE GILDED AGE Urban...POLITICS IN THE GILDED AGE ... The term was coined by writer Mark Twain in The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873), which satirized an era of serious

POLITICS IN THE GILDED AGE Urban...POLITICS IN THE GILDED AGE ... The term was coined by writer Mark Twain in The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873), which satirized an era of serious

Economics & the Gilded Age APUSH. The Gilded Age The term “Gilded Age” was first used by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner as the title of a book.

Economics & the Gilded Age APUSH. The Gilded Age The term “Gilded Age” was first used by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner as the title of a book.

Urban Politics, Populism, and Progressivism. Gilded Age 1870-1900 Term first seen in Twain & Warners novel The Gilded Age Term first seen in Twain & Warners.

Urban Politics, Populism, and Progressivism. Gilded Age 1870-1900 Term first seen in Twain & Warners novel The Gilded Age Term first seen in Twain & Warners.

Politics in the Gilded Age Ch 8, Sec 1. The Gilded Age “Gilded” – covered with a thin layer of gold. Coined by Twain; Thin layer of prosperity covering.

Politics in the Gilded Age Ch 8, Sec 1. The Gilded Age “Gilded” – covered with a thin layer of gold. Coined by Twain; Thin layer of prosperity covering.

Chapter 23. A Changing Culture Gilded Age was named this by Mark Twain and Charles Warner Gilded means something cheap is covered in gold The time period.

Chapter 23. A Changing Culture Gilded Age was named this by Mark Twain and Charles Warner Gilded means something cheap is covered in gold The time period.