Civil War and Gilded Age Flashcard

Front

What was one of the main causes of the Civil War in the United States?

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Disagreements over slavery

Front

Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

Back

The attack on Fort Sumter

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Which invention during the Gilded Age greatly impacted communication?

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The telegraph

Front

What was a key reason for the formation of labor unions during the Gilded Age?

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To improve working conditions and wages

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Which of the following is an example of economic disparity during the Gilded Age?

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Large income gaps between the rich and the poor

Front

Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?

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Abraham Lincoln

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What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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To free enslaved people in Confederate states

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Which industry was significantly transformed by the invention of the telephone during the Gilded Age? Options: Agriculture, Transportation, Communication, Mining

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Communication

Front

What was a common goal of labor unions in the late 19th century?

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To reduce the workday to eight hours

Front

Which of the following was a major economic disparity issue during the Gilded Age?

• Equal access to education
• Child labor in factories
• Universal voting rights
• Free healthcare services

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Child labor in factories