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                                                THE GILDED AGE

*After reading section 1, Chapter 4, identify (in groups of three), the following.  Also, answer each discussion question completely.  Thank you for your cooperation.  We will discuss these pertinent issues at the end of class.  THERE WILL BE A QUIZ OVER THIS INFORMATION TOMORROW~!!

I.) IDENTIFY

 1.  Grover Cleveland
 2.  Credit Moblier
 3.  Pendleton Act
 4.  Elizabeth Cady Stanton
 5.  Susan B. Anthony
 6.  Disfranchisement
 7.  Booker T. Washington
 8.  Interstate Commerce Act (ICC)
 9.  Sherman Antitrust Act

  II.  Discussion Questions

 1.  How did graft, corruption and scandal during the Gilded Age affect Civil service reform?

  2.      Why did women progress slowly in their fight for political rights?

  3.  In 1871, this destroyed nearly 2,000 acres in a very prosperous city?  What city?
       Why is this important?   (check section 2 for the answer)

  4.       How did the Federal government promote economic growth during the Gilded Age?

  5.      Define what a Dumbbell tenement was.  Describe the conditions inside one of these tenements.  Draw one!

  6.  Why were the first two attempts at Federal regulation weak and ineffective?