The Gilded Age Flashcard

Front

Which industry experienced significant growth during the Gilded Age? Options: Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Fishing

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Manufacturing

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What was the main cause of social inequality during the Gilded Age? Options: Lack of natural resources, Technological advancements, Government regulations, Unequal distribution of wealth

Back

Unequal distribution of wealth

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Which technological advancement had a major impact on transportation and the growth of businesses during the Gilded Age? Options: Steamboat, Telephone, Railroads, Airplane

Back

Railroads

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What was the main goal of labor unions during the Gilded Age?

Back

Protect workers' rights

Front

Which group of people faced discrimination due to the idea of NATIVISM?

Back

Immigrants

Front

What is a main reason immigrants came to the US in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

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Hoped for economic opportunity (to make money)

Front

What challenges did immigrants face in the US?

Back

Had trouble learning the language/faced prejudice

Front

Why were most strikes unsuccessful in the late 1800s?

Back

government supported businesses instead of workers

Front

What was the specific point of entry for Asian immigrants? Options: Angel Island, Ellis Island, Easter Island, Los Angeles

Back

Angel Island

Front

What was the specific point of entry for most Europeans? Options: Ellis Island, Angel Island, San Francisco, Los Angeles

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Ellis Island