Gilded Age

What was the approximate time period of the Gilded Age in American history?

• 1776 - 1800

• 1830 - 1860

• 1870 - 1900

• 1910 - 1940

Who coined the term "The Gilded Age" and what did it imply about the era?

• Andrew Carnegie; it implied an era of pure, unblemished prosperity.

• John D. Rockefeller; it suggested a period of rapid, honest economic growth.

• Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner; it critiqued superficial opulence masking underlying problems.

• Thomas Edison; it highlighted the bright future brought by technological advancements.

Which two major industries and their respective leaders were central to the industrial growth of the Gilded Age?

• Automobile (Henry Ford) and Aviation (Wright Brothers)

• Steel (Andrew Carnegie) and Oil (John D. Rockefeller)

• Textile (Eli Whitney) and Railroad (Cornelius Vanderbilt)

• Banking (J.P. Morgan) and Telecommunications (Alexander Graham Bell)

How did political machines and wealthy industrialists often maintain their power and influence during the Gilded Age?

• By promoting fair competition and supporting labor unions.

• Through transparent elections and advocating for workers' rights.

• By manipulating elections through bribery, voter fraud, and patronage, and lobbying for self-serving legislation.

• By investing in public infrastructure and ensuring equitable distribution of wealth.