1. 6.3: The Gilded Age Era when society was perceived as doing well but the reality was corruption, poverty, crime, and a huge gap between the rich and poor.

2. A. Individualism The idea that anyone can be successful as long as you work hard and are honest

3. B. Business and Social Darwinism “Survival of the Fittest”

4. B. Social Darwinism 1.Success or failure of a business were considered to be the natural selection process at work 2.laissez-faire:Government did not have the right to get involved in business and economy 3.Riches were a sign of God’s favor; poor were lazy and no good

5. C. Horatio Alger 1.Emphasized the individual work ethic 2.“Rags to Riches” 3.Good virtue 4.Hard work will pay off

6. D. Gospel of Wealth Philanthropy - Make as much money as you can so that you can give it away

7. E. Changing Popular Culture 1.Saloons 2.Vaudeville (theater) and Ragtime (music) 3.Amusement Parks and Sports

8. F. Civil Service Reform 1. Traditional a.Spoils system – the winner of the election would give jobs to those who helped him b.Bred corruption & inefficiency 2. New Pendleton Act – jobs given based on qualifications not on who you know

9. G. Politics 1.Sherman Antitrust Act: made trusts (monopolies) illegal a.Was not effective early on b.Wanted competition 2.McKinley Tariff: a.was supposed to help American products b.Instead prices on all goods increased

10. G. Social reformers – young, middleclass people who tried helping out the poor 1. Social Gospel Mvmt a.Churches involved in community social programs b.Save your soul by saving the poor 2. Salvation Army & YMCA a.Offered temporary shelter as well as services

11. Jane Addams “Hull House”

12. Settlement Houses

13. H. Americanization Movement Programs which provided immigrants with education on various subjects as well as social customs and traditions that would help them assimilate – school!