Unit 1: Early modern America

What was the time period in the U.S. that followed the Reconstruction Era called?

Which of the following occured during the Gilded Age?

True or False: Thousands of Americans moved to the cities to work in the factories.

True or False: Americans continued to primiarly work on small farms during the 1900's.

What was the Bessemer process?

True or False: Four men essentially had a monopoly of the main industries during the Gilded Age.

True or False: Many Europeans and Asian immigrated to the United States during the Gilded Age.

What was the problem with urban housing?

True or False: Workers were happy with the working conditions during this time period.

True or False: Low wages, long hours and unsafe working conditions were the primary concerns of the workers.