THE GILDED AGE

Multiple Choice

Why was the Gilded Age considered both a period of growth and contrast in America?

• Because everyone became wealthy during this era

• Because there was rapid industrial growth but also significant social inequality

• Because the country remained mostly agricultural

• Because there were no major inventions or changes

Multiple Select

Which of the following were major industries that grew during the Gilded Age?

• Railroads

• Steel production

• Oil industry

• Textile industry

Open Ended

Explain how new inventions and technologies during the Gilded Age impacted American society.

Fill in the Blanks

During the Gilded Age, wealthy individuals often lived in luxurious

and attended lavish parties.

Multiple Select

Which reform movements emerged during the Gilded Age to address social and political issues?

• Labor unions

• Women's suffrage movement

• Environmental movement

• Populist Movement

Open Ended

What similarities do you see between the Gilded Age and today?