Social Change and Class Struggles in the Gilded Age
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Gilded Age
Overview of the historical context and significance of the Gilded Age, including its economic, social, and political developments

Module #2
Rise of Industrial Capitalism
The growth of industry and big business, and its impact on American society and economy

Module #3
Robber Barons and Corporate Power
The role of entrepreneurs and corporations in shaping the economy and society, including figures like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan

Module #4
Wealth and Income Inequality
The growing gap between the rich and the poor, and its social and political consequences

Module #5
Urbanization and Immigration
The growth of cities and the impact of immigration on urban development and social relations

Module #6
Labor Unrest and Unionization
The rise of labor movements and unions, including the American Federation of Labor and the Knights of Labor

Module #7
The Labor Question
Debates and conflicts over workers rights, wages, and working conditions

Module #8
Haymarket Riot and the Red Scare
The 1886 Haymarket Riot and its aftermath, including the crackdown on labor radicalism and anarchism

Module #9
Farmers Movements and Agrarian Discontent
The rise of farmers movements, including the Granger movement and the Populist Party

Module #10
Womens Rights and Suffrage
The womens suffrage movement and its leaders, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony

Module #11
African American Struggles for Equality
The continued struggle for civil rights and social justice in the post-Reconstruction era

Module #12
Native American Experience in the Gilded Age
The impact of westward expansion and government policies on Native American communities

Module #13
Social Reform Movements
Reform efforts focused on issues like temperance, prostitution, and child labor

Module #14
Muckraking and Investigative Journalism
The role of journalists like Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair in exposing social and economic ills

Module #15
Progressive Era Reforms
The passage of reforms like the 17th Amendment and the Federal Reserve Act, and the role of progressive politicians like Theodore Roosevelt

Module #16
Class and Social Structure
An analysis of the social classes that emerged during the Gilded Age, including the working class, middle class, and upper class

Module #17
Culture and Leisure in the Gilded Age
The growth of mass entertainment, consumer culture, and the rise of new forms of leisure

Module #18
The Gilded Age and American Identity
The ways in which the Gilded Age shaped American identity, values, and ideology

Module #19
Comparative Analysis of Social Change
A comparative analysis of social change in the Gilded Age with other historical periods and regions

Module #20
Historiographical Debates
An examination of differing interpretations and debates among historians about the Gilded Age and its significance

Module #21
Primary Source Analysis
An in-depth analysis of primary sources from the Gilded Age, including documents, images, and artifacts

Module #22
The Gilded Age in Contemporary America
The ongoing relevance and legacy of the Gilded Age in contemporary American society and politics

Module #23
Case Study:The Pullman Strike
An in-depth examination of the 1894 Pullman Strike and its significance in the broader context of labor struggles

Module #24
Case Study:The Womens Suffrage Movement
A close analysis of the strategies, leaders, and outcomes of the womens suffrage movement during the Gilded Age

Module #25
Case Study:The Haymarket Riot
A detailed examination of the events leading up to and following the Haymarket Riot, including its impact on labor radicalism

Module #26
Digital Humanities Project
A hands-on project using digital tools and methods to analyze and present Gilded Age sources and themes

Module #27
Research Paper Workshop
Guided workshop on researching and writing a paper on a Gilded Age topic, including finding sources and crafting arguments

Module #28
Peer Review and Discussion
Peer review of student papers and discussion of research findings

Module #29
Final Research Paper and Presentation
Final submission of research papers and presentations on Gilded Age topics

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Social Change and Class Struggles in the Gilded Age career

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Social Change and Class Struggles in the Gilded Age ( 30 Modules )

Social Change and Class Struggles in the Gilded Age
( 30 Modules )