The Gilded Age: Labor and Social Conditions

What term did Mark Twain coin to describe the period in American history from the 1870s to about 1900?

• The Gilded Age

• The Industrial Age

• The Progressive Era

• The Victorian Era

Which of the following was a prominent labor union formed during the Gilded Age?

• American Federation of Labor (AFL)

• Knights of Labor

• United Auto Workers

• Teamsters

What was a common characteristic of working conditions during the Gilded Age?

• Long hours and unsafe environments

• Short hours and high wages

• Flexible working hours and safe environments

• Remote work and high job satisfaction

Who was a significant figure in supporting the regulation of big business during the Progressive Era?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• J.P. Morgan

By 1910, what significant change occurred in the workforce?

• The number of women working for wages had doubled

• Child labor was completely abolished

• All workers received an eight-hour workday

• Unions were banned