AP U.S. History (APUSH) – Period 6 Exam Guide 2025/2026 | 45+ Solved Q&As | Gilded Age, Labor Unions, Industrialization, Populism, Immigration & Westward Expansion

This focused and high-scoring study guide for APUSH Period 6 (1865–1898) includes 45+ fully answered exam-style questions, offering a structured and easy-to-follow review of the Gilded Age and its transformative impact on American politics, society, and the economy. Perfectly tailored to match the College Board's AP U.S. History (APUSH) framework, it helps students master key developments of the post-Civil War United States, from corporate monopolies to grassroots populist movements. Topics thoroughly covered include: Gilded Age Overview: Industrialization, monopolies, political corruption, wealth inequality, coined by Mark Twain Labor & Economy: Rise of labor unions, strikes, wage demands, urban workforce expansion, women and minorities in factories Populism & Agrarian Revolt: The Grange, Populist Party goals (railroad and telegraph regulation), farmer alliances Immigration & Urbanization: “New” immigrants from Southern/Eastern Europe, ethnic and economic divisions in cities, urban opportunities and challenges The “New South” Vision: Post-Reconstruction southern industrial goals, Henry Grady’s influence, shift toward modern capitalism Government & Reform: Chinese Exclusion Act, federal land policies, battles over land use and natural resource conservation Westward Expansion: Economic opportunities, migration patterns, demographic changes after the Civil War This resource is ideal for students enrolled in: AP U.S. History (APUSH) following the College Board curriculum IB History students examining U.S. industrial development and labor history College/university-level U.S. history survey courses High school honors or A-Level American history programs The Q&A format makes it especially suitable for flashcard-style studying, exam prep, and classroom reinforcement. Teachers, tutors, and self-learners will benefit from its clear explanations and focus on exam-relevant themes. Keywords: APUSH Period 6, Gilded Age review, labor unions, Populist Party, Grange movement, industrialization, Chinese Exclusion Act, urbanization, immigration history, New South, monopolies, AP U.S. History 2025, IB History of the Americas, U.S. economic development, university-level American history