Gilded Age Lesson

Increased need to protect worker interests

decreased power of political machines

increased demand for skilled workers

decreased profitability of the agricultural sector.

By promoting spiritual and moral values in public schools

By supporting conservation ideals in federal legislation and foreign policy

By establishing philanthropic organizations dedicated to education and the arts

the growth of big business

involvement in foreign wars

the acquisition of foreign territories

increased temperance regulations

Refrigerated railroad cars allowed food to be transported long distances

light bulbs made it efficient for factory workers to work at night.

Diesel engines were used in the production of airplanes.

Sonar technology was used to track submarines