The Gilded Age Quiz

Which industry experienced significant growth during the Gilded Age?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

What was the main cause of social inequality during the Gilded Age?

• Lack of natural resources

• Technological advancements

• Government regulations

• Unequal distribution of wealth

Which technological advancement had a major impact on transportation and the growth of businesses during the Gilded Age?

• Steamboat

• Telephone

• Railroads

• Airplane

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

• Promote social equality

• Decrease government regulations

• Protect workers' rights

• Encourage technological advancements

Which group of people faced discrimination due to the idea of NATIVISM?

• Women

• Immigrants

• African Americans

• Elderly

What are some reasons for the growth of cities during the Gilded Age? Choose 2.

• Expansion of agriculture

• More available jobs

• Technological advancements

• Government regulations

What is a main reason immigrants came to the US in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Did NOT want religious freedom
• Hoped for economic opportunity (to make money)
• Wanted LESS diversity
• Wanted to live more simply

What challenges did immigrants face in the US?

• They caught diseases
• Had trouble learning the language/faced prejudice
• Uncomfortable in the large homes in the US
• Difficult to study for the citizenship test

Why were most strikes unsuccessful in the late 1800s?

• unions were unconstitutional

• strikes did not occur

• government supported businesses instead of workers

• strikers failed to use militant tactics

What was the specific point of entry for Asian immigrants?

• Angel Island

• Ellis Island

• Easter Island

• Los Angeles