Gilded Age to World War I

Members of which group most likely to belong to Populist Party?

• Anarchists
• Farmers
• Industrialists
• Immigrants

Unlimited Coinage of Silver,

Limit terms for President

Direct Election of Senators

Secret Ballot

Government ownership of railroads, telegraphs, and telephones.

Immigration Restriction

Graduated Income Tax

shorter work day 8 hours

Which political party platform is list above?

• Populist platform

• Progressive platform

• Republican party platform

• Democrat party platform

During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for---

• the growth of big business

• involvement in foreign wars

• the acquisition of foreign territories

• increased temperance regulations

Which group provided basic services for immigrants & the poor for votes & made illegal fortunes

• Nativist
• Labor Unions
• Political Machines
• Robber Barons

Which is NOT a conclusion that can be made about the transcontinental railroad?

• Goods were transported across country
• Travel across the country was possible
• Populations in the west increased
• Railroad reduced the size of the US

Which group believed in survival of the fittest and people were naturally selected to succeed?

• social darwinist
• political bosses
• nativist
• political machines

Which of the following was NOT a problem labor unions fought for?

• shorter hours
• lower pay
• no child labor
• safer working conditions

This period, during 1877 to 1900, is known for the rise of railroads, big business, industrialization and social problems in the United States.

• World War I

• Progressive Era

• Gilded Age

• Roaring Twenties

Name for entrepreneurs who use ruthless tactics to destroy competition or to keep wages low

• Captain of Industry
• Robber Baron
• Philanthropist
• Consolidator

Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 18th
• 13th
• 19th
• 5th