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US History: Gilded Age vs. Progressive Era Project (25 points)

Because of the Industrial Revolution, some Americans found the opportunity to become filthy rich and powerful at the expense of others. Government became corrupt to keep the power in the hands of people who were ‘spoiled’. This Gilded Age eventually ends by being replaced by a period in time where Americans progressively worked to get back to their roots of creating a society where “all men are created equal”.

Directions: Using the list of names below, do the following:

1. Identify 4 people who promoted the Gilded Age idea of the spoil system and 4 people who promoted the Progressive Era mentality.

2. Explain how these people impacted American history through their actions. Use Prezi, or PowerPoint to make your presentations.

Progressive Era Gilded Age

1. Andrew Carnegie 1. Cornelius Vanderbilt

2.    Chester A. Arthur 2. Boss Tweed

3.    Eugene V. Debs 3. George Pullman

4.    Mary Harris Jones "Mother Jones" 4. Roscoe Conkling

5.    William Jennings Bryan 5. Ulysses S. Grant

6.    John D. Rockefeller 6. Charles Gateau

7.    Theodore Roosevelt 7. Joseph Kennedy

Items Needed in Presentation:

• 1 slide comparing the Progressive Era to the Gilded Age:

o Define

o Explain the similarities and differences

o When did these times occur?

• 2 slides per Person:

o Who were they? Where were they born? What did they do?

o How did they impact American history by being progressive or by supporting the spoils system?

• Pictures:

o At least 3 pictures per person that you cover!!!

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