What was one of the reasons that the U.S. became one of the most industrialized countries during the Gilded Age?

The Gilded Age Quiz

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Victoria Stapleton
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Decrease in urbanization
Lack of government support for businesses
Increased urbanization and government support for businesses
Decline in new inventions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did laborers across the U.S. begin to fight for a livable wage and safer working conditions during the Gilded Age?
Because the number of businesses decreased
Because they were earning millions of dollars
Because a small number of individuals earned millions of dollars
Because the cost of living was very low
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did railroads play in American life after the Civil War?
They became less important
They remained an important part of American life
They were only used for military purposes
They were replaced by other forms of transportation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the government provide to help the railroad industry grow?
Labor forces
Technological advancements
Capital and land grants
Import tax exemptions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the belief known as Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the U.S. was destined to spread east to the Atlantic Ocean
The belief that the U.S. was destined to remain within its existing borders
The belief that the U.S. was destined to spread west to the Pacific Ocean
The belief that the U.S. should not expand its territory
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons small towns that were once isolated saw an increase in production and profits during the Industrial Age?
The development of telegraph systems
The influence of the railroad industry
The introduction of the automobile
The expansion of maritime trade
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As of 1913, how many time zones did the US have?
One
Two
Three
Four
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