Category Archives: Gilded Age & Politics

US History – Corruption Runs Wild (Local/City Politics in the Gilded Age)

Use the link below to answer the questions that follow. Corruption Runs Wild (summary) 1.  Why were local government officials more important than ever during the Gilded Age? 2.  What was the “political machine”?  What was its purpose? 3.  Give three … Continue reading

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US History – Chapter 8 Study Guides

CH 8 Intro CH 8, ST 1 Study Guide (Politics in the Gilded Age) CH 8, ST 2 Study Guide (People on the Move) CH 8 ST 3  Study Guide (Problems with Urbanization & The Results of City Growth)  

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US History – Chapter 8 Notes

Click the link below to access the notes for section of chapter 8. Politics in the Gilded Age Section 1 Notes Chapter 8 Section 2 Power Point Immigration Charts immigration ellis-island notes CH 8, ST 3 notes – Corruption of … Continue reading

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US History – Chapter 8 Test Review

CH 8 Important Terms US CH 8 Review Questions

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US History – Munn v Illinois

Use the link below to read about the Supreme Court Case Munn vs. Illinois then answer the follow up questions. Munn vs. Illinois Case 1.  Who were the main parties involved in this court case? 2.  Summarize what this court … Continue reading

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US History – Politics in the Gilded Age

Assignment 1 The link below will take you to a quick summary on chapter 8, section 1. Politics in the Gilded Age summary 1.  Why were most Presidents that held office during the Gilded Era known as “The Forgotten Presidents”? … Continue reading

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