American History Homework Seven Answers - Student 31

American History Homework Seven 10/27/08 Olivia F.

1\. The “Gilded Age” was an era during the end of the 1800s which appeared golden, but underneath was run by greedy and corrupt businessmen.

Correct!

2\. I liked that Thomas Edison invented many devices that pertained to sound for public appeal while he couldn’t even enjoy them himself. I do believe that homeschooling Edison created enormous wealth because it allowed him to pursue the subjects that he loved and it permitted him to think for himself.

Excellent! Will use as a model.

3\. I believe that while exploration of the frontier inspired the Americans, it was also an intimidating unknown.

Good, but not precisely responsive to the question, which asked for the influence on views of Americans. (Minus 1).

4\. I believe that the one aspect of the United States that makes it the world leader in inventions is freedom; the United States promotes the freedom to do whatever you dream.

Excellent.

5\. Political cartoons can be very influential; they force the reader to evaluate a person, country, or belief.

Good, but need an example as requested by the question. Be sure to answer the question fully. (Minus 1).

6\. Other than Thomas Edison, I believe that Samuel Gompers had a huge affect on the public by forming the American Federation of Labor.

Excellent! Will use as a model.

7\. In this cartoon, Uncle Sam is riding a horse while they are both trapped in a river of gold, which is depicted as quicksand. To their left is a cliff which symbolizes silver. This cartoon was drawn between 1878 and the end of the century. The cartoonist was in favor of the Bland-Allison Act.

Excellent.

H1. I believe that while Grover Cleveland did help the country, he couldn’t be democratic and conservative, they are too different. Sooner or later, he was going to have to choose between being a conservative or democrat.

Good point!

H3. I disagree with the quote, “It wasn’t the Gilded Age, it was the Golden Age.” The late 1800s were a rough time for almost everyone except the greedy and corrupt businessmen and government officials.

Good analysis.

H4. When the unions first started they were very efficient at communication between the workers and the owner (example: early 1800s); however, as time went, the unions figured out they could get better wages for less hours if they threatened to strike. As of right now, unions are just groups of angry and fed-up workers.

Superb!

Terrific work, with two model answers! Score: 98/100.--Aschlafly 21:14, 1 November 2008 (EDT)