The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

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History

11th Grade

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Hard

Created by

Michael Holcomb

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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When was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

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1869

2.

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What was one major impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on travel time?

Back

It cut travel time from months to just a few weeks.

3.

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Front

How did railroads help develop a national market?

Back

By allowing manufacturers to advertise and sell goods nationwide.

4.

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What could manufacturers do thanks to the development of railroads?

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Advertise in magazines and newspapers nationwide.

5.

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Front

According to the text, what is a disadvantage of large businesses?

Back

They sometimes exploit workers.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do large businesses affect prices, according to the text?

Back

They lead to lower prices.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one way large businesses can influence government policies?

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By having an unfair influence.

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