Understanding the Gilded Age

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How did the Homestead Act of 1862 encourage westward expansion in the United States?

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By offering 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee

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What was a significant impact of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869?

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It connected the East and West Coasts, creating a national market.

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Explain how the Bessemer Process contributed to the industrial growth of the United States.

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It allowed for the mass production of steel, making it cheaper and more efficient.

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Analyze the role of Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb in changing industrial practices.

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It allowed for longer working hours and increased productivity.

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What was a major concern about monopolies during the Gilded Age?

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They reduced competition and exploited workers

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Evaluate the contributions of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller to American industry and philanthropy.

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They were leaders in the steel and oil industries and funded public institutions

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What was a significant effect of urbanization during the Gilded Age?

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The rapid growth of cities due to people moving from rural areas

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Discuss the challenges faced by workers during the Gilded Age and the formation of labor unions.

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Workers faced long hours, low pay, and unsafe conditions, leading to union formation.

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What was the primary reason for the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

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To limit immigration due to fears of job competition

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Analyze the impact of nativist attitudes on new immigrants during the Gilded Age.

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Nativist attitudes resulted in discrimination and immigration restrictions.