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Gilded Age Jeopardy 2012 New Answer Key

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Political Machines
#1 The people who ran city machines earned this title. Party Bosses
#2 This boss went to jail for corruption in 1874. William Tweed
#3 A questionable and dishonest way of getting money. Graft
#4 This was the powerful democratics machine in New York City Tammany Hall
#5 This irish immigrant party boss defended what he called 'honest graft.' George Plunkitt
Robber Barons
#1 He was known for building libraries. Andrew Carnegie
#2 He started a foundation for the advancement of teaching. John D. Rockefeller
#3 This railroad tycoon eventually became the governor of California. Leland Stanford
#4 This agricultural tycoon left a lasting impression on the Carolinas. James B. Duke
#5 He was forced to give his town up by the state of Illinois. George Pullman
Problems and Changes
#1 Many city dwellers had no choice but to live in these dirty, cramped apartments. tenements
#2 In cities, this problem often meant people slept on the streets. homelessness
#3 This belief during the Gilded Age prevented the rich from supporting relief work. Social Darwinism
#4 These exams were among the many things restricting black civil rights in the South. Literacy Tests
#5 This was a major issue along electric trolley lines. overcrowding
City Growth
#1 This was an early form of public transportation, before trolleys. Omnibus, Horse railways
#2 Thes new buildings raised city skylines. Skyscrapers.
#3 As cities grew, so did, these institutions, since there were more children. schools.
#4 This style of building allowed for cheap suburban homes. Balloon Frame.
#5 This was the key material for the Woolworth Building, the cables on the Brooklyn Bridge, and subway cars. Steel
Review!
#1 He built luxury railroad cars. George Pullman
#2 He controlled most of the rails between NYC and Chicago. Cornelius Vanderbilt
#3 This is a company that owns in other companies. Holding Company.
#4 This is a work stoppage initiated by the company, not the union. Lockout
#5 These unions do not admit unskilled workers. Trade Unions
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