Gilded Age 9-11
Authored by Katy Boudoin
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Due to government corruption during the Gilded Age, laws were passed to help which group instead of the everyday worker?
Farmers
Teachers
Wealthy businessmen
Soldiers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were political machines?
Groups that controlled activities of political parties in a city
Machines used for voting
Organizations that built infrastructure
Companies that provided jobs
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did political machines use to get certain people elected to city government?
Education
Influence
Healthcare
Military
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What system was created when city officials passed laws and gave jobs under the guidance of the political boss?
Merit system
Spoils system
Civil service system
Patronage system
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did political machines often make improvements to urban infrastructure?
To gain votes
To increase taxes
To reduce crime
To promote tourism
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What pulled immigrants to the United States?
Promise of economic opportunities
Promise of free education
Promise of free healthcare
Promise of free housing
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were the Irish persecuted once in the United States?
For being Protestant
For being Roman Catholic
For being Jewish
For being Muslim
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