The Men Who Built America - Buying a President

What did Vanderbilt connect through railroad according to the notes?

• Oil

• Steel

• Banking

• Country

What was a significant contribution of J.P. Morgan to the cities, as mentioned in the notes?

• He expanded his father's empire.

• He built cities.

• He provided electricity thanks to his power company.

• He led many oil companies.

By the end of the 19th century, the combined wealth of J.P. Morgan, Carnegie, and Rockefeller was equivalent to how much in today's money?

• Over 1 billion dollars

• Over 100 million dollars

• Over 1 trillion dollars

• Over 10 billion dollars

What was the average wage for workers living in the 19th century according to the notes?

• Less than $1 a day

• Less than $10 a day

• Less than $100 a month

• Less than $100 a week

Who was William Jennings Bryan and what was his platform?

• A wealthy industrialist who supported the working class

• A president who promised equality for all and a voice for the poor

• A spokesman for the common man who ran for president

• An industrialist who supported McKinley

How did the wealthy react to Jennings and his Populist platform?

• They supported him and his platform

• They remained neutral

• They saw him as the biggest threat and supported McKinley

• They funded Jennings' campaign

During the campaign of 1896, how much more did McKinley outspend Bryan?

• 2:1

• 3:1

• 4:1

• 5:1

How were elections corrupt during the Gilded Age?

• Wealthy individuals provided financial support to McKinley's campaign

• Voting was done by secret ballot to ensure privacy

• Elections were held using a fair and transparent process

• Campaign managers were prohibited from influencing the media

What policies did McKinley implement that benefited a specific group?

• Policies that benefited the working class

• Policies that benefited the wealthy

• Policies that benefited the farmers

• Policies that benefited the immigrants

What was the result of the rivalry between Rockefeller and Carnegie?

• Rockefeller built a steel plant to outdo Carnegie

• Carnegie began supplying iron to Rockefeller's competitors

• Rockefeller and Carnegie merged their businesses

• Rockefeller gave up his steel mill