gilded age us history 5.1

Open Ended

How did the Civil Rights Amendments, Westward Expansion, and the Gilded Age each contribute to shaping struggles for rights and equality in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Why was the expansion and restriction of civil rights during the Gilded Age significant for American society?

• It led to the creation of new states only.

• It marked a period of rapid economic growth and social change, but also increased inequality and discrimination.

• It was a time when the government stopped making new laws.

• It had no impact on American society.

Open Ended

By the end of this lesson, do you feel confident in explaining the effects of Westward Expansion on Native Americans and settlers? If not, what would you like to know more about?

Open Ended

Which historical events discussed in this lesson do you think have the most impact on present-day issues of rights and equality? Explain your reasoning.

Open Ended

How do you think the events and changes during the Gilded Age continue to influence issues of rights and equality in the United States today?

Fill in the Blank

The belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent is known as ___.

Multiple Choice

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

Open Ended

How did Jim Crow laws affect African Americans' ability to vote after the Civil War?

Open Ended

Compare the impact of the Homestead Act and the Transcontinental Railroad on westward expansion and Native American communities.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the Dawes Act on Native Americans?

• Divided tribal lands into individual plots

• Strengthened Native American communities

• Encouraged assimilation into American society

• Preserved traditional Native lifestyles

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of labor unions during the Gilded Age?

• To fight for better pay and working conditions

• To support monopolies

• To limit immigration

• To promote segregation