How did the Gilded Age get its name?

Highlights the corruption and social Darwinist ideology that prevailed

Why were people immigrants moving to the United States if living conditions were so poor?

Pay was higher in the United States than in Europe

What led to the Great Railway Strike of 1877?

Workers wages were cut three times in one year

Why did the Union Pacific meet frequent delays?

Conflict with Native Americans due to building on their land

What was a common theme among the strikes of the 19th and 20th century?

Long hours, low pay, dangerous work conditions

What did workers do during the Flint Sit-Down Strike?

Occupied space in the factory and sat

What was the Homestead Act?

Provided 160 acres of land to Americans in the west

In terms of 8th Grade US History, what is a monopoly?

A company that dominates 1 industry

What did the U.S government do during the Pullman Strike

Required employees to go back to work

Who were Robber Barons?

Rich 19th century American businessmen who used unethical business practice

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1
What was not a “push factors” that motivated African American people to leave the South in the 1870s?
Discrimination
Low Wages
Jim Crow Laws
High Wages
2
How did the Gilded Age get its name?
Refers to the vast amount of gold discovered in California during this era
Reflects the rapid economic growth and prosperity enjoyed by most Americans
It describes the wave of immigration that occurred during this time period
Highlights the corruption and social Darwinist ideology that prevailed
3
What company did John D Rockefeller found that led to his wealth?
Chase Banking
The Shipping Company
The Standard Oil Company
John D Rockefeller Steel Company
4
What industries allowed Cornelius Vanderbilt to accumulate his vast wealth?
Shipping & Railroad
Oil & Gas
Banking & Finance
Steel & Coal
5
What was not a “pull factor” that attracted African American people to Kansas?
Ability to vote without intimidation
Ku Klux Klan
Lack of Discrimination
Free Land
6
What was used to blast through the Sierra Mountains when building the railroads?
Fireworks
Nitroglycerin
Gasoline
Birthday Candles
7
Why were people immigrants moving to the United States if living conditions were so poor?
U.S had a reputation for worse living conditions and plentiful free housing
No other countries would accept immigrants
They were required by their home countries to move to the United States
Pay was higher in the United States than in Europe
8
What led to the Great Railway Strike of 1877?
Workers were upset that they had short work hours
Workers wages were cut three times in one year
Workers wanted longer work days
Workers wanted less pay
9
Why did the Union Pacific meet frequent delays?
Conflict with Native Americans due to building on their land
Conflict with workers due to safe working conditions
Conflict with managers over how much to pay each other
Conflict with the President due to who was being hired
10
What was a common theme among the strikes of the 19th and 20th century?
High pay, unsafe work conditions, short hours
Long days, high pay, safe work conditions
Long hours, low pay, dangerous work conditions
High pay, short hours, safe work conditions
11
What industry was JP Morgan involved in that led to his vast wealth?
Banking & Financing
Steel & Coal
Shipping & Railroad
Oil & Gas
12
Which two companies were granted contracts to build the transcontinental railroad?
Amtrak
Central Pacific
Light Rail
Union Pacific
13
What company did Andrew Carnegie found that created his enormous wealth
Standard Oil
Shipping & Railroad Company
Chase Bank Company
Carnegie Steel Company
14
What did workers do during the Flint Sit-Down Strike?
Used tear gases to keep bosses out
No such strike existed
Built a wall around the factory
Occupied space in the factory and sat
15
What was attached to a golden spike to spread the message of the completion of the railroad?
Balloon
Flag
More golden spikes
Telegraph Line
16
What was the Homestead Act?
Provided 160 acres of land to Americans in the South
Provided 160 acres of land to Americans in the east
Provided 160 acres of land to Americans in the west
Provided 160 acres of land to Americans in the north
17
In terms of 8th Grade US History, what is a monopoly?
A company that dominates multiple industries
A board game
A company that dominates 1 industry
When a company gives out free money
18
What did the U.S government do during the Pullman Strike
Not get involved
Required employees to go back to work
Supported the workers who went on strike
Required the company to pay workers a higher wage
19
Due to frequent delays, how many miles a day did both companies try to lay
15 miles/day
10 miles/day
20 miles/day
5 miles/day
20
Who were Robber Barons?
Rich 19th century American businessmen who used unethical business practice
Scientists who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation
Professional athletes who dominated their respective sports
Artists of the 19th century known for their mastery of light and shadow

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