PART II: CONNECTIONS
Fact 1: Following the American Civil War, the Robber Barons accumulated riches and power amid a time of rapid economic and industrial expansion.
Fact 2: The rise in popularity of labor unions in the late 1800s.
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PART III: GEOGRAPHY CONNECTIONS
Fact 1: When gold was discovered in California in 1848, it caused a stir, and a slew of prospectors flocked to the area.
Fact 2: Women's roles expanded as a response to the influx of gold, and they were no longer limited to becoming stay-at-home spouses.