Progressive Era and Gilded Age Insights

Progressive Era and Gilded Age Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video begins with a discussion about a fake dollar, leading to a reflection on the Gilded Age, a period marked by economic growth, technological advances, and population expansion in the United States. It highlights the era's greed and competition in business. The video then transitions to the Progressive Era, which aimed to address economic, political, social, and moral changes. It discusses the need for regulation, improved working conditions, and the elimination of child labor. The video concludes by emphasizing the significant role both eras played in shaping American society, despite their challenges and corruption.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in the video prompted the narrator to think about the Gilded Age?

Watching a documentary

Finding a real dollar

Finding a fake dollar

Reading a history book

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant characteristic of the Gilded Age?

A phase of agricultural decline

A time of technological stagnation

A period of peace and prosperity

An era marked by greed and competition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'Progressive Era' refer to?

A time of economic decline

A period of widespread reform

An era of isolationism

A phase of technological regression

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main concerns during the Progressive Era?

Inadequate transportation and space

Overabundance of clean water

Lack of technological innovation

Excessive government regulation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the progressive reformist want to speak with in the video?

A historian

A government official

A business competitor

An employer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What improvement was made for employees regarding transportation?

Offering public transport passes

Providing bicycles

Building new roads

Issuing company vehicles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common issue faced by workers during the Progressive Era?

Overpayment

Excessive leisure time

Lack of footwear

Too many holidays

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