The Gilded Age

What was the primary purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• To transport gold and silver from California mines

• To facilitate trade between the eastern and western United States

• To connect the United States with Canada

• To serve as a tourist attraction

Which invention is Thomas Edison credited with during the Gilded Age?

• The telephone

• The light bulb

• The automobile

• The airplane

What was a major factor that contributed to the rise of industrialism in the US?

• Decrease in urban population

• Abundance of natural resources

• Lack of technological innovation

• High tariffs on imported goods

During what period did child labor peak in the United States?

• Late 1700s

• Early 1800s

• Late 1800s to early 1900s

• Mid-1900s

What was the main reason immigrants were processed at Ellis Island?

• To receive employment

• To undergo health inspections

• To apply for US citizenship

• To learn English

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote, marking a significant achievement of the Progressive Era?

• 15th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

What was the main goal of the Progressive Era reforms?

• To restore the monarchy

• To promote economic growth

• To correct injustices in American life

• To expand the territory of the United States

Which act, passed during the Progressive Era, aimed to prevent adulterated or misbranded food and drugs?

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Pure Food and Drug Act

• The Federal Reserve Act

• The Clayton Antitrust Act

What was a significant effect of the Transcontinental Railroad on Native American tribes?

• It provided them with new economic opportunities.

• It had no significant effect on their way of life.

• It led to conflicts over land and resources.

• It facilitated their movement to reservations.

Which Gilded Age invention significantly impacted communication?

• The typewriter

• The telegraph

• The phonograph

• The sewing machine