The Gilded Age Quiz

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

• Decrease in urbanization

• Lack of government support for businesses

• Increased urbanization and government support for businesses

• Decline in new inventions

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

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

What did the government provide to help the railroad industry grow?

• Labor forces

• Technological advancements

• Capital and land grants

• Import tax exemptions

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

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

As of 1913, how many time zones did the US have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What hardships did railroad workers face during the Gilded Age according to the text?

• They had short working hours and high pay.

• They faced accidents, diseases, and Native American attacks.

• They were provided with luxurious accommodations.

• They were given equal pay regardless of ethnicity.

What was the main source of kerosene before the discovery that it could also be distilled from petroleum?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Whale oil

• Wood

What was the main use of kerosene distilled from petroleum in the late 1800s?

• It was used for roads and sidewalks.

• It was used in the invention of the automobile.

• It was used in lamps for light.

• It was used as a lubricant in machinery.