The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

5th Grade

19 Qs

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The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

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5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

George Washington Carver invented ______ that can be produced from peanuts and sweet potatoes.

2 products

more than 300 products

approximately 100 products

about 30 products

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

How was the Gilded Age a time of economic disparity?

Wealth was redistributed so everyone had same amount of money to spend

Most people became very wealthy, but a few people were very poor

A few people became very wealthy, but most people were very poor

Almost everyone gained wealth and could buy cars and TVs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Mark Twain first used the name "Gilded Age" in a novel. Why was this name used to describe the United States?

gilded - covered with a thin layer of gold

Underneath its glittery growth and success, US society was struggling with poverty and corruption

The US joined European countries in backing its currency with gold

US society was in a Golden Era of new inventions an economic growth

Many US citizens were becoming wealthy as a result of new inventions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which statement reflects the mistrust of wealthy industrialists that many people developed during the Gilded Age?

some industrialists were called "Captains of Industry"

Some industrialists hurt society by joining labor unions

Some industrialists improved society by inventing new things

Some industrialists were called "Robber Barons"

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which industry did John D. Rockefeller work in?

banks

steel

oil

railroads

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which industry did Andrew Carnegie work in?

oil

banks

steel

railroads

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which industry did James P. Morgan work in?

oil

banks

steel

railroads

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