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Gilded Age Vocabulary

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Define Assimilation in US History

a)
The process by which immigrants and minority groups reject the dominant society's culture
b)
Assimilation refers to the preservation of one's original culture without adapting to the dominant society
c)
The process by which immigrants and minority groups adopt the cultural norms, values, and practices of the dominant society.
d)
Assimilation is the segregation of different cultural groups within a society
2.

What is the Frontier in US History?

a)
The Frontier in US History refers to the Civil War period.
b)
The Frontier in US History refers to the westward expansion across the North American continent during the 19th century.
c)
The Frontier in US History refers to the industrial revolution in the United States.
d)
The Frontier in US History refers to the colonization of the East Coast.
3.

Define Rural and Urban

a)
Rural: Areas outside cities and towns with open land and agriculture. Urban: Areas with high population density, infrastructure, and commercial activities.
b)
Rural: Areas with high population density and agriculture. Urban: Areas with low infrastructure and commercial activities.
c)
Rural: Areas with high infrastructure and commercial activities. Urban: Areas with low population density and agriculture.
d)
Rural: Areas with high population density and commercial activities. Urban: Areas outside cities and towns with open land and agriculture.
4.

Define a Homesteader in US History

a)
Homesteaders were settlers who acquired land through the Homestead Act of 1862 by living on and cultivating it for a certain period of time.
b)
Homesteaders were wealthy landowners who never worked the land themselves
c)
Homesteaders were professional hunters in the US
d)
Homesteaders were only women who settled in the US
5.

Define Monopolies

a)

Monopolies refer to a situation where multiple companies compete in a market to ensure a Free Market

b)

Monopolies are only legal in certain countries with very loose laws

c)

Monopolies are always beneficial for consumers because they offer variety

d)

When a single company or group owns all or nearly all of the market for a particular type of product or service.

6.

What was the Transcontinental railroad?

a)
A canal system connecting the east and west coasts of the United States.
b)
A network of highways connecting major cities in the United States.
c)
A series of underground tunnels connecting different regions in the United States.
d)
A railway system connecting the east and west coasts of the United States.
7.

Native American Reservation?

a)
Native American reservations are only found in urban areas
b)
Native American reservations are managed by state governments
c)
Native American reservations are areas of land owned by the federal government
d)

Areas of land managed by Native American tribes

8.

Define a Cattle Drive

a)

A cattle drive is the process of moving a herd of cattle from one place to another.

b)
A cattle drive is a term used in computer programming
c)
A cattle drive refers to the process of herding sheep
d)
A cattle drive is a type of vehicle used to transport cattle
9.

Define Industrialization in US History

a)

the transition from an farming economy to an industrial and manufacturing-based economy, marked by technological advancements and urban growth.

b)

A focus on agriculture and farming techniques and growth of farms across the nation

c)

The decline of urban areas in the US and growth of Rural ones

10.

What does the term Great Plains refer to in US History?

a)
A mountainous region in the western United States.
b)
A desert region primarily used for mining and oil extraction.
c)
A region of flat land in the central United States, significant for agriculture and Native American history.
d)
A coastal area known for its beaches and tourism.
11.

What is Social Darwinism?

a)

A theory that suggests that competition leads to the survival of the fittest in society. The rich are successful because they are more evolved

b)
An ideology that rejects the idea of competition in economic systems.
c)
A concept that suggests cooperation is the key to societal progress.
d)

A theory that promotes social equality among all individuals across society regardless race, gender, and age.

12.

Manifest Destiny

a)
A 19th-century movement focused on industrialization.
b)
A 20th-century policy promoting international trade.
c)
A 19th-century doctrine advocating U.S. territorial expansion.
d)
A doctrine advocating for the abolition of slavery.
13.

What does gilded mean, in the gilded age?

a)

A term used to describe a lack of resources during this era in American history

b)

A period of economic decline and poverty for all Americans .

c)

Covered in a thin layer of gold; symbolizing wealth and prosperity at the top of society while extreme poverty also existed.

d)

A style of architecture characterized by simplicity. It became common the skyscrapers being built at the time

14.

What is the definition of Philanthropy?

a)
Philanthropy is the act of promoting the welfare of others, often through charitable donations.
b)
Philanthropy is a type of investment in the stock market.
c)
Philanthropy refers to the act of collecting taxes for the government.
d)
Philanthropy is the study of ancient civilizations.