The Gilded Age--Industry and Immigration

What were some defining characteristics of the Gilded Age in American history?

• A period of agricultural decline and rural depopulation.

• A time of great economic affluence, but also significant inequality and corruption.

• An era marked by political stability and minimal industrial growth.

• A period of isolationism and decreased international trade.

Even thought the Gilded Age is remembered as a time of great affluence (prosperity), it was also a time of great __________ and __________

• equality and corruption

• inequality and corruption

• fame and riches

• wealth and prosperity

There was a major expansion of (a)  

From what source did the term "The Gilded Age" originate, and what does it imply?

• A presidential speech, implying a golden era of prosperity.

• A popular song, suggesting a time of widespread happiness.

• A satirical novel by Mark Twain, implying a golden surface hiding corruption underneath.

• A historical document, describing a period of pure economic growth.

What major economic shift occurred in the United States shortly after the Civil War, leading to the Gilded Age?

• A decline in manufacturing due to reduced demand.

• A shift from an industrial economy to an agrarian society.

• An enormous burst of economic activity driven by industrialization and infrastructure expansion.

• A period of economic stagnation due to political instability.

This is the era of the worlds first (a)  

The American government pushed a ____________ stance in the 19th century

• anti-business

• socialist

• communist

• pro-business

Which TYCOON--"grand business men" spent million on philanthropic projects? (Used his money to help)

• J.P. Morgan

• Andrew Carnegie

• Rockefeller

• Vanderbilt

TRUE OR FALSE:

The Transcontinental Railroad connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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