The Industrial Revolution (1865-1898)
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers Period 6 (1865-1898) of AP US History, focusing on the Gilded Age. Key topics include: industrialization (ROSE: Railroads, Oil, Steel, Electricity), the rise of labor unions (Knights of Labor, AFL), social and cultural changes (segregation, immigration, social reform), the political landscape (corruption, agricultural issues, the money question, Election of 1896), and significant figures like Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. The guide also includes practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 12
Which group of industries were the primary drivers of the American economy during the Industrial Revolution, remembered by the acronym 'ROSE'?
Retail, Oil, Shipping, Entertainment
Railroads, Oil, Steel, Electricity
Rubber, Ore, Sugar, Engines
Real Estate, Overseas trade, Software, Entertainment