https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m Made with joy en-us 2020-11-02 18:30:34 UTC 2020-11-13 17:05:44 UTC hello@padlet.com MsTurner https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/883533545 In the post-Civil War United States, corporations grew significantly in number, size and influence. Analyze the impact of big business on the economy  and politics and the responses of Americans to these changes. Confine your answer to the period 1870-1900.]]> 2020-11-02 18:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/883533545 MsTurner https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/883539512 Please put your thesis statement under your class period.

Be sure to provide warm/cool feedback to at least 3 student thesis statements - you do not need to give feedback to a student in your class period.
Warm feedback - what did they do well - be specific
Cool feedback - how could they improve - be specific.]]> 2020-11-02 18:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/883539512 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886154982 Some may say that the extent of influence of big business only pertains to economics, however, the influence of big business not only touched the economics of America, but also the politics as well as many social aspects of society at the time.]]> 2020-11-03 13:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886154982 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886155389 The impact of big business on the economy has to do with the influence of railroad production and moving goods across the US as well as the new ways in which we mass produce product in factories during this time. Though the impact on politics was lesser it did still have and impact through monopoly leaders and trust with the federal banks and we see the government back the monopolies as well however, the American people's reaction to these developments would begin to change and go against these new advancements.]]> 2020-11-03 13:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886155389 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886382153 1870 through 1900 in America is considered as the “Gilded Age” because of the impact of big corporations were extensive in causing economic, social divisions, and causing political corruption.]]> 2020-11-03 14:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886382153 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886601459 The impact of big business's in a post-civil war United states was significant as it lead to monopolies in new technologies that had arisen, such as railroads, heavy industrial factories, and coal mining. Monopolies and unsafe working conditions lead to the rise of unions, these unions sparked political tension in the United states. ]]> 2020-11-03 15:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886601459 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886717652 The economic and geographical changes happening in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s directly allowed big businesses to thrive and have more influence on the economy and the politics of the United States, which granted them a lot of power in the U.S. ]]> 2020-11-03 16:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886717652 jpmupfumira https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886753704 The economy during the gilded age was in a period of rapid growth. This doesn’t mean everything was good for everyone financially though. Owners of large businesses were more happy with the economy while workers and farmers suffered under it. Politics during the gilded age were very corrupt due to the political influence of wealthy people. Americans were unhappy with businesses. These large businesses often had terrible practices which led people to form unions and protest in hopes of better working conditions or pay. These protests would sometimes turn violent which led to the deaths of many people.]]> 2020-11-03 16:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886753704 hmokhtari https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886857196 The economy during the gilded age (post civil war) rapidly grew which allowed big corporations to grow in number and size. This allowed the big businesses to influence politics,which lead to corruption. The american people were unhappy with the big corporations because of the inhumane treatment that workers experienced, unsafe working places, and little pay. This lead to the rise of unions which started a lot of political problems and tension between leaders in the U.S.]]> 2020-11-03 16:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/886857196 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887103994 Big businesses affected society socially because mainly everyone working at jobs, men, women, immigrants, even children. Big businesses had a significant amount of economic power because they owned the majority of  industries. Politically, big business had more influence to the government than the people, especially when labor unions were starting to become a problem, because of the laws protecting businesses.]]> 2020-11-03 17:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887103994 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887114523 During the Gilded Age new forms of businesses rose by monopolization, railroads and expanding corporations but along with those came new techniques of consolidation and extreme poverty. It is easy for people to assume that the impact of big businesses on the economy and politics was positive but historical evidence leads us to believe otherwise. 10% of the population owned 90% of American wealth creating an uneven distribution of wealth. In addition, the growth of federal support to big corporations led to deskilling of workers and an increase in the standard of living. ]]> 2020-11-03 17:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887114523 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887168099 While it was obvious that the influence of big businesses was bound to change the economy of America, it's an almost undeniable, perhaps somewhat hidden, idealization that it was also effective when it came to politics, as well as how working, the working class, and immigrants were viewed by society as a whole. ]]> 2020-11-03 17:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887168099 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887284306 Throughout the period of 1870-1900s times were changing, many due to the Civil War but others due to the influence of big businesses.The economy was changing, big businesses were introduced.With big businesses becoming popular, corporations provided most of the economic outputs and products outputs. The  control that big business had in politics was incredibly large, the political environment was also influenced by big businesses also, through establishing firms and many other establishments. 

]]> 2020-11-03 18:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887284306 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887379367 In the period between 1870 and 1900, large companies and were able to gain a hold on the economy and politics to a very far extent. While some may claim that their impact on both was minor, the actions of these businesses played a big role in the economics, politics, and society as a whole during the Gilded Age, leading to heavy pushback from average American citizens, tired of being forced to succumb to this unjust system.]]> 2020-11-03 18:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887379367 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887636025 The impact of big business's during the post- Civil war of United States is significant since it caused political disturbances, economic awakenings and social standards. These big business's are the reason the United States stands in the position it does today.]]> 2020-11-03 19:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887636025 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887719572 In the time between 1870 and 1900 big business had a major impact on the political, economic, and social environment of post-civil war America.]]> 2020-11-03 20:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887719572 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887844578 The impact of big businesses in a post-civil war United states was significant as it led to monopolies everywhere; especially in the new inventions. The economy during the gilded age rapidly grew which allowed big corporations to grow and take control of others. However, that also allowed the big businesses to influence politics too, which ultimately led to corruption. Americans were happy with the treatment that workers experienced; including unsafe working places, and little pay. This led to the rise of unions which started a lot of political problems and tension between leaders in the U.S.

]]> 2020-11-03 21:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887844578 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887885492 Big businesses were greatly impacted between the times of 1870-1900 especially after the civil war. Big buisnessess were allowed to have more power over the people in things such as politics]]> 2020-11-03 21:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887885492 gafountain https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887941264 The post Civil-War time period from 1870 to 1900 is commonly referred to as the Gilded Age. The Union reformed as southern states rejoined the Union. The Union was expanding west across the US as the population grew. The Gilded Age began and American life was changing and improving. During the Gilded Age Big business started to popularize. Big businesses were on the rise, but they negatively influenced the economy, politics, and people.

]]> 2020-11-03 21:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/887941264 agarcia825 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/888092865 With this comes the needs for more companies, more jobs, more factores, and less monopolies. The companies were taking over with their frequency, wealth, and power in industrialized areas.]]> 2020-11-03 22:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/888092865 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/888425191 In the time after the civil war, 1870 to 1900, companies had a big role in the US at the time. Economic growth and new jobs in cities for people were ran by the companies and this led to the people protesting these big companies. Monopolies were very prevalent at the time and this mostly affected the things going on at the time make most of what was going on negative with most in the US looking for positive change. ]]> 2020-11-04 02:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/888425191 https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/889839542 After the Civil war began Manifest Destiny which then led to development of the Continental Railroad. These two events opened the doors for an Industrial age which caused a shift in the economic, political, and social views and policies in America. ]]> 2020-11-04 13:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/MsTurner/hgbv8twv4xjqr77m/wish/889839542