Gilded Age and Progressivism Quiz

Explain what the "Gilded Age" meant.

Answer explanation

The Gilded Age: A shiny period (1870s-

1900) of wealth for a few, hiding poverty for many.

Give examples of the corruption in this time period.

Answer explanation

1. Corruption: Widespread theft among politicians and businessmen, like in the Credit Mobilier and Tweed Ring scandals.

What is the relationship between Industrialization and Urbanization?

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1. Industrialization & Urbanization:
   Factories drew people to cities, like magnets attracting workers.

Main goals of the social gospel and settlement movements.

Answer explanation

1. Social Gospel & Settlement
   Movements: They aimed to help the poor with services and social reform, grounded in Christian values.

What did Nativists want?

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1. Nativists: People who wanted to protect the interests of native-born

2. Americans and limit immigration.

Slums and tenements. Explain them and why they occurred.

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1. Slums & Tenements: Overcrowded, poor housing (tenements) in neglected areas (slums) due to rapid Puplation groth

Who was William Marcy (Boss) Tweed?

Answer explanation

1. Boss Tweed: A corrupt political leader in New York City who embezzled millions, symbolizing Gilded Age corruption.

Define Progressivism.

Answer explanation

1. Progressivism (1890s-1920s): A

2. movement to fix problems caused by rapid industrialization and urbanization, aiming for a more just society.

What was the goal of progressives?

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1. Economic equality, better working conditions, expanded democracy.

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What did progressives expect from the government?

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1. Government's Role: Active regulation, worker protection, social programs.