Gilded Age Quiz

Who coined the term "Gilded Age" to describe the period from 1877-1900?

• Mark Twain

• Andrew Johnson

• John D. Rockefeller

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

What was a significant characteristic of the Gilded Age politically?

• Strong Republican presidents

• High tariffs and "waving the bloody shirt" tactics

• Low tariffs and strong Democratic leadership

• Peaceful relations with Native Americans

Which act broke up tribal lands in an attempt to assimilate Native Americans?

• The Dawes Act

• The Sherman Anti-Trust Act

• The Wagner Act

• The Plessy v. Ferguson decision

What was the significance of the Plessy v. Ferguson decision for African Americans during the Gilded Age?

• It ended segregation laws

• It upheld segregation laws

• It granted voting rights

• It provided land to African Americans

Which labor union made greater gains than industrial unions during the late 19th century?

• The American Federation of Labor

• The Knights of Labor

• The Industrial Workers of the World

• The National Labor Union

What philosophy guided many actions of the "captains of industry" during the Gilded Age?

• Social Darwinism

• Marxism

• Communism

• Utilitarianism

Which act was passed in 1890 to curb monopolies and was often used against labor unions?

• The Sherman Anti-Trust Act

• The Dawes Act

• The Wagner Act

• The Homestead Act

What was the primary reason for the increase in urbanization in the late 19th century?

• The discovery of gold in the Yukon

• The replacement of farm machinery with workers

• The migration of "new immigrants" to cities

• The rise of the Populist Party

Which act was the first really restrictive immigration law in the United States?

• The Bland Allison Act

• The Sherman Silver Purchase Act

• The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

• The Contract Labor Law

What economic problem did overproduction and underconsumption cause for farmers in the late 19th century?

• High prices for farm products

• Low prices for farm products

• Increased wages for farm workers

• Inflation of the currency