Gilded Age Concepts Review

How did railroads contribute to the growth of the U.S. economy during the Gilded Age?

• By decreasing the cost of raw materials

• By enabling faster transport of raw materials to factories and finished goods to markets

• By reducing the need for labor in factories

• By increasing the production of agricultural goods

What was the relationship between Big Business and the American government during the Gilded Age?

• Big Business had no influence on the government

• The government strictly regulated Big Business

• Big Business often influenced government policies to favor industrial growth

• The government owned most of the Big Businesses

Explain the strategy of vertical integration and how it shaped the American economy.

• Vertical integration involves acquiring competitors to control the market

• Vertical integration involves controlling all aspects of production from raw materials to finished goods

• Vertical integration involves outsourcing production to reduce costs

• Vertical integration involves focusing on a single stage of production

What factors pushed immigrants to the U.S. during the Gilded Age?

• The promise of free land

• Escaping poverty, oppression, or war in their home countries

• The availability of luxury goods

• The opportunity to join the military

Compare and contrast Ellis Island and Angel Island in their attempts to manage immigration.

• Both were located on the East Coast and processed European immigrants

• Ellis Island primarily processed European immigrants, while Angel Island processed Asian immigrants

• Ellis Island was known for strict processing, while Angel Island was more lenient

• Both islands were used exclusively for deportation

What was the impact of nativism on immigration policy during the Gilded Age?

• It led to more open immigration policies

• It resulted in restrictive immigration laws

• It had no impact on immigration policy

• It encouraged more immigrants to come to the U.S.

How did cartoons and other media reflect societal views on immigrants during the Gilded Age?

• They often portrayed immigrants in a positive light

• They ignored the topic of immigration

• They frequently depicted immigrants as threats to American jobs and culture

• They showed immigrants as heroes of the industrial age

How did industrial workers respond to poor working conditions during the Gilded Age?

• By accepting the conditions without protest

• By forming labor unions and organizing strikes

• By leaving the workforce entirely

• By working harder to earn more money

What were the goals and challenges of labor unions during the Gilded Age?

• To increase working hours and reduce wages

• To improve working conditions and secure better wages, facing opposition from employers

• To eliminate all forms of industrial work

• To support the interests of factory owners

What were the effects of child labor on children’s lives during the Gilded Age?

• It provided them with educational opportunities

• It exposed them to dangerous working conditions and limited their education

• It allowed them to become wealthy at a young age

• It had no significant impact on their lives