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Examination of the Gilded Age in the USA

The Gilded Age in the USA was marked by political conservatism, economic growth driven by robber barons and corporations, and social challenges including urbanization, immigration, and nativism. The Republican Party's hegemony was influenced by big business support, but also faced opposition due to

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Post-War Issues: Nativism, Red Scare, and Labor Unrest in the 1920s

The 1920s saw a rise in nativism, with Americans feeling threatened by job competition from women and minorities. The era was marked by the Red Scare, fueled by fears of communism spreading globally, leading to the formation of the Ku Klux Klan. The Quota System was implemented to limit immigration,

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Exploring the 1920s: Unit 7 & Unit 8 Classroom Activities and Homework Overview

Dive into the dynamic era of the 1920s with engaging classroom activities like grading Unit 7 tests, vocab flip cards, reviewing the Roaring 20s, and checking understanding through Plickers. Explore topics like Nativism, Isolationism, Fear of Communism, and more. Complete assigned readings, finish p

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The Roaring Twenties: Politics and Social Issues in 1920s America

The 1920s in America marked a period of significant political and social change. The nation saw a return to conservatism and isolationism after World War I, with the Republican Party in control. Nativism was on the rise, leading to restrictive immigration laws and controversial events like the Sacco

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The Market Revolution and its Impact on Immigration, Nativism, and Inventions

The Market Revolution brought significant changes to American society, including the shift from subsistence farming to cash-crop farming, regional specialization, and the growth of cities. Immigration surged in the 1840s and 50s due to factors such as the Irish potato famine, leading to nativist sen

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Urbanization and Immigration in America (1865-1900)

America experienced significant urbanization and immigration between 1865 and 1900. Cities grew rapidly, attracting people from rural areas seeking industrial jobs and economic opportunities. The influx of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe brought about social tensions and challenges, as t

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Political Cleavages in Post-Colonial Societies: Social-Nativism vs. Social-Federalism

This lecture explores the shifting political cleavages in post-colonial societies, focusing on the rise of social-nativism and social-federalism. It examines the reversal of the education cleavage in Western democracies, the emergence of social-nativism in post-communist Eastern Europe, and the chan

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