Ch. 26 Industrial Revolution

Which of the following was NOT an important invention of the Gilded Age?

• light bulb

• Internet

• electricity

• automobile

Workers began to speak out for their rights and some joined ______________.

• Labor Unions

• Philanthropic Organizations

• Farming Unions

• Political Clubs

What does "Gilded" mean when we talk about the Gilded Age?

• Like gold on the outside, rough on the inside

• Rough on the outside, like gold on the inside

The growth of machines and factories to produce goods is called...

• industrialization

• urbanization

• populism

• nativism

To go on strike means to

• refuse to work

• quit your job

• collectively bargain

• hold up protest signs

The Gilded Age was a time of

• inequality

• unity

• reform

• imperialism

1. Why was the time period of the late 1800s called the Gilded Age?

• It was a time period marked by corruption and the creation of gold statutues

• It was a time period marked by great success on the outside, but had terrible conditions and massive inequality on the inside

• It was a time period marked by monopolies and philanthropy.

• It was a time period marked by immigration.

Revolution means big changes to society. During the Industrial Revolution, what kind of changes were taking place?

• A demand for new technology led to massive innovation but also terrible working conditions

• New inventions led to equality of workers and workers rights were respected

• A demand for technology led to corruption and little innovation

• Industrialization led to monopolies of all businesses

What invention led to the efficient production of goods in factories?

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• Collective Bargaining

• The Assembly Line

• The Light Bulb

When workers organize to negotiate with employers for better working conditions it is called

• Going on Strike

• Unionizing

• Collective Bargaining

• Philanthropy