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Nativism
Nativism is the political policy of promoting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants, including by supporting immigration-restriction measures. In scholarly studies "nativism" is a standard technical term. Those who hold this political view, however, do not typically accept the label. -
Robber Barons
"Robber baron" is a derogatory metaphor of social criticism originally applied to certain late 19th-century American businessmen who were accused of using unscrupulous methods to get rich, or expand their wealth. Such as Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and J.P Morgan. -
Tenements Housing
A tenement is a multi-occupancy building of any sort. In Scotland it refers to flats divided horizontally in an established building type, including desirable properties in affluent areas, but in other countries the term often refers to a run-down apartment building or slum building. -
Dangerous Working Conditions
The Gilded Age saw a rise in unhealthy and dangerous working conditions. Most factory owners and bosses were more concerned with profit than worker safety. During industrialization, work accidents and terrible working conditions were countless To combat this, workers formed unions to fight for higher wages, better hours and safer conditions. However, unions experienced challenges and often won few victories because of the government's cooperation with business.
