U.S. Political History and Reforms

U.S. Political History and Reforms

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Gilded Age, a period marked by myths of wealth and opportunity in America, which were not true for many, especially immigrants. It highlights the corruption, exploitation, and monopolies that defined the era, with figures like Rockefeller and Carnegie dominating industries. The video also covers Boss Tweed's political corruption and the spoils system. The narrative transitions to the Progressive Era, where reformers sought to address these issues, leading to significant changes like the Pendleton Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the common misconception about America during the Gilded Age?

It offered free education to all.

It was free from corruption.

It had streets paved with gold.

It was a land of equal opportunity.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industry was Rockefeller associated with during the Gilded Age?

Banking

Oil

Railroads

Steel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary method used by monopolies to eliminate competition?

Offering better customer service

Lowering prices temporarily

Increasing wages for workers

Investing in new technologies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Boss Tweed and what was he known for?

A banker known for supporting small businesses

A railroad tycoon known for fair practices

A political leader known for corruption

An industrialist known for philanthropy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the spoils system?

A system where jobs were given based on merit

A system where jobs were given to political friends

A system where jobs were inherited

A system where jobs were auctioned to the highest bidder

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Progressive Era?

To address social inequalities

To maintain the status quo

To reduce government intervention

To expand industrial growth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Upton Sinclair and what did he expose?

An industrialist who exposed labor exploitation

A banker who exposed financial corruption

A politician who exposed electoral fraud

A journalist who exposed the meatpacking industry

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