Gilded Age

Who was the head of creating steel in Pittsburgh, Pa.?

• John Rockefeller
• Andrew Carnegie
• Thomas Edison

Owning all means of production of a product.

• Vertical Integration
• Horizontal Integration

True or False-Andrew Carnegie gave his money to all of his family members after selling his steel company?

• True
• False

What was the purpose of the Pacific Railroad Acts?

• To authorize the construction of a transcontinental railroad
• To provide financial support to private companies
• To stimulate technological advancements
• To facilitate westward migration

What was the purpose of the golden spike ceremony?

• To reduce transportation costs
• To facilitate the movement of people, goods, and ideas
• To symbolize the meeting of the CPR and UP lines
• To mark the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact westward migration?

• It reduced travel time
• It opened new opportunities for homesteaders
• It brought diverse cultures into contact
• It stimulated advancements in railway technology

Who was responsible for constructing the western portion of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• The Central Pacific Railroad
• The Chinese government
• The U.S. government
• The Union Pacific Railroad

What was the economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• It stimulated technological advancements
• It transformed the social fabric of the United States
• It facilitated the growth of industries
• It reduced transportation costs

Which immigrant group played a significant role in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad?

• Chinese immigrants
• Irish and European immigrants
• Mexican immigrants
• Japanese immigrants

What is the significance of the term 'gilded' in describing the Gilded Age?

• It symbolizes the underlying social issues
• It highlights the impact of technological advancements
• It refers to the superficial prosperity of the era
• It represents the rapid urbanization of the time period