The Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age

The Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

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Front

What is the Gilded Age?

Back

An era in the late 19th century of rapid economic growth in America.

2.

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Front

What did Cornelius Vanderbilt make his money from? Options: real estate, dairy products, railroads, steel

Back

railroads

3.

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Front

Who led the enormous expansion of the steel industry?

Back

Andrew Carnegie

4.

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Front

What new innovation did Henry Ford use to lower the average cost of cars?

Back

an assembly line

5.

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Front

Which 2 major businessmen were Philanthropists? They donated money to charity or did charitable work themselves.

Back

Carnegie and Rockefeller

6.

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Front

How did J.P. Morgan make his fortune?

Back

He bought companies that were in trouble for a cheap price

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Front

What are "Robber Barons?"

Back

Members of Trusts that used ruthless means to gain wealth.

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