transformed their society and dynamics. In the mid-1600s‚ Europeans were the first settlers of Africa and established their community by farming and herding cattle. The Europeans lived in proximity with their domesticated animals that carried diseases. Over time‚ the Europeans developed a resistance to the virus but the Cape and Koi- San tribe did not have immunity to the virus and developed smallpox. Around the 1830s‚ the European expanded north and encountered a complex society known as the Zulus
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Workers in the Gilded Age Before the industrial age‚ factories and workplaces were small enough that the owner knew everyone by name and often worked alongside his or her employees. Industrialization was a time period where there was a major shift in technology. The 19th century was the century of greatest change. Technological changes that played a role in Industrial Revolution were the use of new basic materials like steel and iron. New energy sources were being used which consisted of; coal
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In this era of pre-industrialization‚ people did economic activities as work i.e. worked only for subsistence purposes. Goods were only for the family’s consumption. Production of goods was mostly done by the family and was expected to be for the family. For example‚ a farmer would grow food in the farm not for selling in the market but for his family to survive on and never lack. A mother would make clothes for her kids to wear instead of selling them in the market too (Jessica Whittemore). In this
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United States History “The Gilded Age” Unit Portrait of America: Heilbroner‚ “The Master of Steel: Andrew Carnegie” McCullough‚ “The Brooklyn Bridge: A Monument to American Ingenuity and Daring” “Gilded Age” – Key Terms Transcontinental Railroads Union Pacific & Central Pacific Land Grants Power – natural monopolies: Vanderbilt Industrial stimulation Corruption: stock watering‚ rebates‚ pools Regulation – Wabash case? Interstate Commerce Act (1887) Captains of Industry (Robber
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American society hit a major transformation after the Civil War ended. Challenged‚ industries wanted to make products more quick and efficient. It would be an amazing change and it would greatly influence everybody. In order to do so‚ new tools and methods were used to improve the way products were made. There were a lot of inventions and ideas that contributed to the technology and industrial growth‚ such as the creation of electricity‚ expanding transportation‚ and industrialization. Electricity
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The Gilded Age‚ the period from 1870 to around 1900‚ got its name from Mark Twain‚ who thought the era was glittering on the surface but corrupt underneath (Mintz‚ McNeil). When most people picture the Gilded Age‚ they refer to Mark Twain’s view of an imbalanced‚ corrupt society. Many think that the Gilded Age was mainly an era full of social inequality‚ greed‚ careless captains of industry‚ unhealthy and immoral lifestyles of the lower class‚ business scandals‚ and devious political tactics. Many
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A lot of things changed dramatically from middle of 19th century through the first years of 20th century. During this time period American society was modifying in all different directions. American changed from old traditional America to the new‚ modernized America. Farms were not making an impact for the country as factories did‚ rural people were not excited about the new America‚ so they revolted. Indians had to make railroads for new towns and settlers. Therefore‚ economy and politics changed
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The Gilded Age became significantly popular in America during the 19th century. The term “Gilded Age” was coined by the American author Mark Twain based on the presence of corruption and exploitation during the time period (Sayre 1049). The Gilded era was marked by the growth of industrialization‚ urbanization and a high immigration influx of nonnative Americans (Sayre 1048-1049). Furthermore‚ the Gilded Age proved to be significant in westward expansion as many individuals migrated to the West in
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The Gilded Age‚ as Mark Twain called it‚ took off in the 1870s to 1900s‚ growing America’s economy rapidly. Advancements in technology‚ industry‚ transportation‚ and financing made this age take off in the Industrialization of America. Prices for food‚ fuel‚ and living dropped increasingly as this age progressed (Doc. A). As America expanded‚ more job opportunities presented the citizens of urban life Forms of industry like the railroad‚ steel‚ and oil created opportunities that were never available
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World’s Colombian Exposition was a remarkable event that changed the face of America by introducing innovative new technologies‚ introducing and assimilating different cultures to the country‚ revolutionizing society and the roles of people‚ implementing pastimes and entertainment into American life‚ and illustrating the effects of urbanization. The Fair introduced life-changing new technologies to the world and catalyzed the discovery of innovative methods for architecture. Early in the book the
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