Crash Course U.S. History: Gilded Age Politics

In this tutorial video, you will take a whirlwind journey through the Gilded Age, a period in American history where "politics were marked by a number of phenomenons, most of them having to do with corruption." These events led to populism and eventually to new legislation that regulated government and political corruption. Enjoy this "crash course" in U.S. history!
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Keywords: Grade 11, tutorial, U.S. History, Tammany Hall, Gilded Age, corruption, politics, government, political machines, Progressives, Civil Service Act, spoils system, Boss Tweed, populism, Populist Party, William Jennings Bryan
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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