Gilded Age Study Guide Quiz

What was the Gilded Age known for in terms of economic development?

• Decline in industrialization

• Rapid industrialization and economic growth

• Decrease in urban population

• Reduction in technological advancements

Who introduced the assembly line, which used interchangeable parts and mass production?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Henry Ford

• John D. Rockefeller

What process made steel production cheaper and easier during the Gilded Age?

• Vertical Integration

• Bessemer Process

• Horizontal Integration

• Graft

Which invention by Thomas Edison allowed electricity to spread?

• Telephone

• Lightbulb

• Assembly Line

• Telegraph

What was a major reason for immigration to the US during the Gilded Age?

• Political instability

• Religious freedom and better living conditions

• Lack of jobs in Europe

• Educational opportunities

What were tenements during the Gilded Age?

• Luxury apartments

• Large, crowded buildings for immigrants

• Government offices

• Industrial factories

What was the role of political machines during the Gilded Age?

• Promoting fair elections

• Cheating to win elections and trading in graft

• Supporting labor unions

• Encouraging industrial growth

Who was the leader of the most powerful political machine, Tammany Hall, in New York?

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• Boss Tweed

• J.P. Morgan

What is a monopoly?

• A small business

• A company that controls an entire industry

• A type of labor union

• A government agency

Who was known for running the largest monopoly, Standard Oil Trust?

• Andrew Carnegie

• J.P. Morgan

• John D. Rockefeller

• Cornelius Vanderbilt