Gilded Age Political Cartoons Quiz

What do you think the Gilded Age is going to be about based on what you see in the cartoon?

Answer explanation

The cartoon likely depicts the social and economic disparities of the Gilded Age, highlighting themes of wealth, corruption, and the struggles of the working class, suggesting a critique of the era's excesses.

What are the two problems the worker has in this cartoon?

Answer explanation

The worker in the cartoon faces two problems: a heavy workload and a lack of support from management, which leads to stress and frustration.

Who might the big guy be in the image?

Answer explanation

The 'big guy' likely refers to a prominent figure in the image, possibly a character known for their size or strength, such as a superhero or a famous athlete, depending on the context of the image.

Using the political cartoons and what you know about the Gilded Age so far, explain how each cartoon shows that big business wins and the government or workers lose.

Answer explanation

The cartoons depict big business as powerful entities manipulating government and exploiting workers, illustrating how corporate interests prevail over public welfare and labor rights during the Gilded Age.

What position did Boss Tweed first serve in?

• Governor of New York

• Mayor of New York

• U.S. Congressman

• Senator

How much was Boss Tweed estimated to have stolen?

• Between 1 and 5 million dollars

• Between 50 and 100 million dollars

• Between 5 and 10 million dollars

• Between 25 and 45 million dollars

When was Tammany Hall founded?

• 1950

• 1821

• 1905

• 1789

Until what year did Tammany Hall retain some of its local power base?

• 1950

• 1966

• 1978

• 1985

Who was one of the infamous Tammany bosses?

• William 'Boss' Tweed

• John D. Rockefeller

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

How did the labor movement affect weekends?

• No impact

• Shortened them

• Introduced work-free weekends

• Made them longer