The Gilded Age Quiz

What is the Gilded Age?

• A time of great affluence and prosperity in America

• A period of economic decline and inequality

• A time of corruption and political machines

• A period of social reform and progress

When did the Gilded Age occur?

• 1776-1800

• 1914-1918

• 1812-1840

• 1865-1900

What major changes occurred in America after the Civil War?

• Increase in immigration and urbanization

• Formation of large monopolies and corruption

• Discovery of gold and oil resources

• Spread of the telegraph and expansion of railways

Which industry experienced the most intense period of development during the late 19th century?

• Agriculture

• Textile

• Mining

• Industrial

What attracted European investors to the United States during the Gilded Age?

• Abundance of natural resources

• Low labor costs

• Political stability

• Advanced technology

What led to the rapid growth of towns and cities during the Gilded Age?

• Expansion of the railway network

• Government investment in infrastructure

• Increase in international trade

• Development of skyscrapers

Who were some of the notable businessmen during the Gilded Age?

• Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Carnegie

• Edison, Ford, and Tesla

• Buffett, Soros, and Zuckerberg

• Gates, Jobs, and Bezos

What term was used to describe the wealthy businessmen of the Gilded Age?

• Philanthropists

• Innovators

• Robber barons

• Captains of industry

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

• To protect workers' rights and improve working conditions

• To promote fair competition and prevent monopolies

• To provide government subsidies for industrial development

• To regulate immigration and restrict foreign labor

Who was one of the major figures behind the expansion of the railroads in the U.S.?

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• J.P. Morgan

• Cornelius Vanderbilt