Exploring Westward Expansion and Political Issues of the Gilded Age
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6th - 10th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'Gilded Age' imply about America during 1880-1910?
It marked the decline of the United States.
It was a time of widespread poverty.
It appeared prosperous on the outside but had internal issues.
It was a period of genuine prosperity throughout.
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CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major development contributed to the closing of the American frontier?
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
The invention of the automobile
The founding of the first colonies
The introduction of the telegraph
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?
To promote urbanization
To encourage westward expansion
To establish reservations for Native Americans
To support industrialization
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the closing of the frontier impact Native Americans?
It resulted in the displacement of Native Americans to reservations.
It led to significant economic prosperity for Native American communities.
It had no significant impact on Native American communities.
It improved relations between Native Americans and settlers.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of the Dawes Act?
To grant citizenship to Native Americans
To establish new reservations
To return land to Native Americans
To assimilate Native Americans into American society
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When were Native Americans recognized as American citizens?
After the Civil War
In 1924
At the founding of the United States
During the Gilded Age
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major consequence of political machines during the Gilded Age?
They led to the direct election of senators.
They provided essential services in exchange for votes.
They eliminated poverty in urban areas.
They reduced corruption in city governments.
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