Question 1

In American History, we often mark the Gilded Age as that time which started after the Civil War and lasted until the end of the 19th century.

Accepted Answer

The Gilded Age in American history is typically considered to have spanned from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to the turn of the 20th century, encompassing the late 19th century. This period was marked by rapid economic growth, industrialization, and the accumulation of vast wealth by a small elite, alongside widespread social and economic inequality.

Question 2

Empowerment strategies utilized by ethnic outgroups in the late 1800s provide current social workers and program developers with models for development of informal community-based, social support systems.

Accepted Answer

Empowerment strategies from the late 1800s, such as mutual aid societies and community organizing among ethnic outgroups, serve as historical examples of building informal, community-based support systems. These models are valuable for contemporary social workers and program developers in creating effective, grassroots support mechanisms for marginalized communities.

Question 3

Eugene Victor Debs, although imprisoned twice for his beliefs, advocated that Americans could never get economic justice under capitalism. Though he initially opposed strikes, he later devoted his life crusading for workers' rights and advocating socialism.

Accepted Answer

Eugene Victor Debs was a prominent socialist leader in the United States who, despite initially opposing strikes, became a fervent advocate for workers' rights and socialism, believing that economic justice could not be achieved under capitalism. He was imprisoned for his beliefs, notably for his opposition to World War I under the Espionage Act.

Question 4

Between 1881 and 1901, there were 37,000 strikes, which resulted in the formation of powerful unions and key court rulings in favor of these unions.

Accepted Answer

While there were indeed numerous strikes between 1881 and 1901, not all of them directly resulted in the formation of powerful unions or key court rulings in favor of these unions. The period was marked by significant labor unrest and the growth of the labor movement, but the outcomes of these strikes were mixed, with many not leading to immediate favorable outcomes for unions.

Question 5

Economic characteristics of the "Gilded Age" with a great disparity between the wealthy and the poor, a shrinking middle class and massive cartels monopolizing production of certain products greatly resemble the economic characteristics of the United States today.

Accepted Answer

The Gilded Age, characterized by a significant wealth gap, a contracting middle class, and the dominance of large monopolies, mirrors many of the economic issues facing the United States today, including rising inequality, concerns over the middle class's economic stability, and the influence of large corporations on the economy.

Quiz 4: Social Welfare Policy in the 19th Century: 17891902

In American History, we often mark the Gilded Age as that time which started after the Civil War and lasted until the end of the 19th century.

Empowerment strategies utilized by ethnic outgroups in the late 1800s provide current social workers and program developers with models for development of informal community-based, social support systems.

Eugene Victor Debs, although imprisoned twice for his beliefs, advocated that Americans could never get economic justice under capitalism. Though he initially opposed strikes, he later devoted his life crusading for workers' rights and advocating socialism.

Between 1881 and 1901, there were 37,000 strikes, which resulted in the formation of powerful unions and key court rulings in favor of these unions.

Economic characteristics of the "Gilded Age" with a great disparity between the wealthy and the poor, a shrinking middle class and massive cartels monopolizing production of certain products greatly resemble the economic characteristics of the United States today.