Gilded Age in American History

Gilded Age in American History

8th Grade

48 Qs

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Gilded Age in American History

Gilded Age in American History

Assessment

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History

8th Grade

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Created by

Victoria Stapleton

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48 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What period is known as the Gilded Age in American history?

1776 - 1800

1860s - 1896

1900 - 1920

1929 - 1941

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Gilded Age after Reconstruction?

Decline in industrialization

Decrease in urban population

Formation of labor unions

Reduction in economic activities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the significant developments in New York City around 1875 during the Gilded Age?

Decrease in factory numbers

Growth of agricultural activities

Expansion of factories

Decline in urbanization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major trend in the United States during the Gilded Age?

Stagnation of economic growth

Continued industrialization

Decrease in urbanization

Disbanding of labor unions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the consequences of the increased need in the Railroad Industry?

Decrease in operating costs

Increase in operating costs

Decrease in capital investment

Reduction in public land acquisition

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From where did the Railroad Industry receive capital investment?

Only from private businesses

Only from the government

Both from the government and private businesses

Foreign investments only

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of support was given to the Railroad Industry by the government?

Technological support only

Loans and land grants

Military protection

Free transportation

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