Billionaires: What Went Wrong?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common perception of billionaires in the current economic climate?
They are universally admired for their success.
They are mostly ignored by the general public.
They are often criticized for profiting during economic crises.
They are seen as essential for economic stability.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which period did America's first billionaires emerge?
The Great Depression
The Gilded Age
The Roaring Twenties
The Revolutionary War
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What concept was used to justify the wealth of billionaires during the Gilded Age?
Trickle-down economics
Social Darwinism
Marxism
Keynesian economics
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the government support billionaires during the Gilded Age?
Through strict regulations
By imposing high taxes on them
Through laissez-faire policies and subsidies
By nationalizing their businesses
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common practice among tycoons to maintain their wealth?
Investing in public infrastructure
Manipulating the stock market
Supporting labor unions
Donating to charity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant social impact of wealth inequality during the Gilded Age?
Rise of labor strikes and conflicts
Improved working conditions
Universal healthcare
Increased rural prosperity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common response by business owners to labor strikes during the Gilded Age?
Negotiating with workers
Implementing shorter work hours
Increasing wages
Calling in private militias
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