Gilded Age Inequality Quiz

What was a major effect of industrialization during the Gilded Age?

• Decreased production efficiency

• More efficient production

• Increased agricultural focus

• Decline in urbanization

Who were known for using unethical tactics in large corporations during the Gilded Age?

• Industrial workers

• Political bosses

• Robber barons

• Labor unions

What role did party bosses play in political machines during the Gilded Age?

• They ran corrupt political machines

• They supported labor unions

• They enforced antitrust laws

• They promoted agricultural reforms

What is a monopoly?

• A type of labor union

• A single company controlling an entire industry

• A government-run enterprise

• A small business partnership

What does "laissez faire" mean?

• Government intervention

• Let it be

• Strict regulation

• Controlled economy

What is social Darwinism?

• A theory of evolution

• A form of government

• The application of natural selection to social policy

• An economic system

Which of the following was a key factor in the rise of the Robber Barons during the Gilded Age?

• Philanthropy

• Government subsidies

• Monopolistic practices

• Environmental conservation

The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was passed to address concerns about:

• Immigration

• Labor unions

• Business monopolies

• Political corruption

What is industrialization?

• The shift from human and animal power to machine power.

• The process of moving from machine power to animal power.

• The belief that the United States should expand across the North American continent.

• The use of hard working immigrants to mine natural resources.

In your opinion, why was inequality so extreme during the Gilded Age?