Why do you think many Americans found refuge in community organizations during the Gilded Age?

they felt alienated from the nation as a whole

What was supposed to happen on the 'day of redemption'?

paper money would be exchanged for gold coins

things appear perfect on the surface but there are problems

was a time of great immigration to the U.S., was a time of massive immigration to the U.S., was a time period between 1875 and 1901

A "corrupt" government is one that

is dishonest, unethical and untrustworthy

In the "Spoils System"

many government officials were appointed regardless of skill

Hayes was a "Lame Duck" because

he announced he would not run for a 2nd term

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Why do you think many Americans found refuge in community organizations during the Gilded Age?
they felt alienated from the nation as a whole
they preferred business to politics
they hated Rutherford B. Hayes
these organizations offered free meals
2
The dominant political party during the "Gilded Age" in the U.S. was the
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Separatist Party
Whig Party
3
What was supposed to happen on the 'day of redemption'?
gold coins could be exchanged for paper money
paper money would be exchanged for gold coins
All criminals would be forgiven
Silverites would be jailed
4
"Gilded" means
things appear perfect on the surface but there are problems
convicted of a crime
the monetary unit of the Netherlands
your significant other has broken up with you
5
The "Gilded Age"
was a time of great immigration to the U.S.
was a time of massive immigration to the U.S.
was a time period between 1875 and 1901
was a time of prosperity for everyone
6
A "corrupt" government is one that
is favorable for economic growth
is a government by the people for the people
is dishonest, unethical and untrustworthy
a successful, fair government
7
During the "Gilded Age" wealth in the U.S.
was non-existant
was held by a privileged few
was determined by the government
was distributed equally
8
Mrs. Hayes did not allow alcohol served in the White House. Because of this, she was called
a suffragette
Hungry Hayes
Lemonade Lucy
a tea totaler
9
What is a likely synonym for 'parochial' as it is used in the article you read?
segregated
closed
public
private
10
Which of the materials below is the strongest backing for U.S. currency?
silver
paper money
gold
the Euro
11
In the "Spoils System"
many government officials were appointed regardless of skill
all government officials were elected by the people
all government officials had to pass a test to hold a job
there was no refrigeration so food often spoiled
12
One large problem that Hayes handled badly was
the Great Rail Strike of 1877
building many factories in the U.S. cities
ending the Spoils System
ending the Civil War
13
"Simultaneously" means
similar in appearance
at odds with one another
occurs at the same time
equal in value
14
Who was Rutherford B. Hayes?
An industrialist
a Silverite
a U.S. President
A wealthy entrepreneur
15
Hayes was a "Lame Duck" because
his speeches were boring and meaningless
his right leg was injured in an accident
he announced he would not run for a 2nd term
he enjoyed eating duck for dinner

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