Gilded Age

Front

Who is responsible for the invention of the light bulb?

Back

Thomas Edison

Front

The invention of the light bulb is significant because it enabled factory workers to work longer hours resulting in greater production of goods.

Back

it enabled factory workers to work longer hours resulting in greater production of goods

Front

In the late 1800s many territories in the western part of America became states. This fact can most likely be attributed to the: the transcontinental railroad allowed people to quickly move west

Back

the transcontinental railroad allowed people to quickly move west

Front

During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for

Back

the growth of big business

Front

How can American society best be described during the Gilded Age?

Back

There is a small number of very wealthy millionaires, however many citizens also live in poverty.

Front

This Scottish immigrant invented the telephone in 1876

Back

Alexander Graham Bell

Front

What is the name given to a company that owns all parts of an industry?

Back

Monopoly

Front

Which entrepreneur was head of the Oil Monopoly during the Gilded Age?

Back

John D. Rockefeller

Front

Which Captain of Industry is known for leading the Steel Monopoly?

Back

Andrew Carnegie

Front

What does the term Gilded Age mean?

Back

Things look golden on the outside, but reality is uglier.