The Gilded Age
Discover the opulence of the Gilded Age and issues that led to the progressive reformers.
Tammany Hall
Learn about the world of political bosses and corrupt politicians through these collected resources. Especially interesting are the details of how Boss Tweed was 'Caught by a Cartoonist'.
Learn about the world of political bosses and corrupt politicians through these collected resources. Especially interesting are the details of how Boss Tweed was 'Caught by a Cartoonist'.
America in the Gilded Age
This nice site from "The American Experience" from PBS is full of photos and info of this fascinating period. Also includes a teachers guide.
This nice site from "The American Experience" from PBS is full of photos and info of this fascinating period. Also includes a teachers guide.
"Wealth" by Andrew Carnegie
Written in 1889, this is part of the writings of Andrew Carnegie, one of the most successful industrialists in history.
Written in 1889, this is part of the writings of Andrew Carnegie, one of the most successful industrialists in history.