What was the American Policy towards immigrants like at this time?

Welcomed some, denied others, and wary of having too many.

What is "Muckraking"?

Investigative journalism exposing corruption

Why was this time period called the "Gilded Age"?

The United States was prospering but still suffered from massive issues

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1
What was the American Policy towards immigrants like at this time?
Welcomed some, denied others, and wary of having too many.
Unlimited immigration was allowed due to the need for workers
Welcoming to all immigrants especially the Chinese
The US blocked all immigration at this time
2
During the Gilded Age, the U.S. government took a “hands-off” approach to big business, what was this approach called?
Marquis de Lafayette
Keynesian Economics
Command Economy
Laissez Faire
3
What is "Muckraking"?
The nickname for the poor at the time
The technique used to make steel
Investigative journalism exposing corruption
A type of railroad market
4
Most of the factory and mill workers during the Gilded Age were young women and children.
True
False
5
Business and political leaders of the Gilded Age held all of the power and wealth while the common people suffered.
False
True
6
What were the working conditions like during the Gilded Age?
Safe and well paid
Terrible and dangerous
Good for the time
About the same as they are today
7
What were the living conditions like during the Gilded Age?
Overcrowded and filthy
Well organized and safe
Everyone was provided equal housing
Roughly the same as today
8
Roughly what time period did the Gilded Age take place?
1860-1865
1776-1789
1880-1920
1900-1945
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Why was this time period called the "Gilded Age"?
For all of the railroads that were being built
It was a nickname for the canned processed food that was popular
The United States was prospering but still suffered from massive issues
For the amazing amount of wealth that was present at the time
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What amendment gave women the right to vote, and when was it ratified?
18th Amendment, 1898
20th Amendment, 1902
21st Amendment, 1900
19th Amendment, 1920

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