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APUSH Unit 6 From Rags to Riches—or Just Rags? The Gilded Age Exposed

APUSH Unit 6 From Rags to Riches—or Just Rags? The Gilded Age Exposed

Update: 2025-01-27
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🔥 Was the Gilded Age all rags to riches—or just rags? Dive into the drama of APUSH Unit 6 as we uncover industrial tycoons, brutal labor strikes, and westward expansion! Perfect for AP US History exam prep or history buffs who love the gritty details. 🛠️💥 Don't miss it!

Explore the transformative drama of APUSH Unit 6 in this action-packed episode of the AP History Help Podcast! We break down the Gilded Age (1865–1898), covering westward expansion, industrialization, and massive immigration waves that fueled urbanization. Learn about the rise of monopolies, labor strikes, and key legal battles. Dive into how social movements—like Populism, women's suffrage, and civil rights advocacy—challenged inequality and paved the way for the Progressive Era. Perfect for APUSH students prepping for the exam or anyone curious about America’s rapid transformation!

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Westward expansion and Native American policy

The rise of industrial titans like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller

Key strikes: Haymarket Riot, Pullman Strike

Legal turning points: Granger laws, Interstate Commerce Commission

Challenges of immigration and nativism

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APUSH Unit 6 From Rags to Riches—or Just Rags? The Gilded Age Exposed

APUSH Unit 6 From Rags to Riches—or Just Rags? The Gilded Age Exposed

Wendy Wawrzyniak