Gilded Age in the United States

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What term did Mark Twain use to describe the late 1800s in the United States?

Golden Age

Silver Age

Bronze Age

Gilded Age (correct)

Which tycoon built the world's first billion-dollar company during the Gilded Age?

J.P. Morgan (correct)

Henry Ford

John D. Rockefeller

Andrew Carnegie

What was the primary source of income for most Americans in the mid-1800s?

Farms (correct)

Textile mills

Mines

Factories

During the Second Industrial Revolution, what transformation occurred in terms of manufacturing?

Shift towards machine-operated production Signup and view all the answers

How were injured, ill, or dissatisfied workers typically handled during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Easily replaced by new immigrants Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate response to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

The city and state of New York passed regulations requiring outward-swinging doors that remain unlocked during business hours. Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason that child labor decreased near the end of the period described?

Compulsory high school education was expanding throughout the nation, and truant officers would target the worst-offending factories. Signup and view all the answers

What new forms of entertainment and leisure appeared during the Second Industrial Revolution?

The concept of the weekend, with half-days on Saturday and all day on Sunday. Signup and view all the answers

How did the working class in America respond to the lack of government protection for industrial workers?

They organized in the form of labor unions to increase their leverage with management. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 'scientific management' approach on employment practices during the period?

It led to the hiring of more efficient, if more expensive, adult workers instead of child labor. Signup and view all the answers

In 1900, how much did the average male non-farm employee make per day?

$1.55 Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main challenges faced by immigrant workers compared to American men during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Language barriers and discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Why were most doors locked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory during the tragic fire in 1911?

To prevent unauthorized breaks and limit theft Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor contributing to the high death toll at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

Locked doors and inadequate emergency exits Signup and view all the answers

What characterized employment conditions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in terms of workplace safety?

High rates of work-related fatalities and injuries Signup and view all the answers

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What term did Mark Twain use to describe the late 1800s in the United States?

Which tycoon built the world's first billion-dollar company during the Gilded Age?

What was the primary source of income for most Americans in the mid-1800s?

During the Second Industrial Revolution, what transformation occurred in terms of manufacturing?

How were injured, ill, or dissatisfied workers typically handled during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was the immediate response to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

What was one reason that child labor decreased near the end of the period described?

What new forms of entertainment and leisure appeared during the Second Industrial Revolution?

How did the working class in America respond to the lack of government protection for industrial workers?

What was the impact of the 'scientific management' approach on employment practices during the period?

In 1900, how much did the average male non-farm employee make per day?

What was one of the main challenges faced by immigrant workers compared to American men during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Why were most doors locked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory during the tragic fire in 1911?

What was a significant factor contributing to the high death toll at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

What characterized employment conditions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in terms of workplace safety?

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