Industrialists and Wealth: History Quiz
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During which time period did the country experience great wealth but with many Americans struggling?

  • Fabulous 50s
  • Roaring 20s
  • Gilded Age (correct)
  • Great Depression
  • What is the name of the volunteer cavalry in the Spanish American War led by Teddy Roosevelt?

  • Square Deal
  • Republican Rioters
  • New York Imperialists
  • Rough Riders (correct)
  • After 1890, where did most immigrants to the U.S. come from?

  • Eastern & Southern Europe (correct)
  • China
  • Mexico
  • Northern & Western Africa
  • Because of muckrakers, Americans became aware of?

    <p>social problems in the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did industrialists use 'Social Darwinism' to justify?

    <p>Their extreme wealth and business practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In his 'Gospel of Wealth', Andrew Carnegie argued that wealthy Americans had an obligation to

    <p>Give back to society and those less fortunate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In general, Progressives worked to bring

    <p>Political and economic solutions to society's problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' informed readers of the conditions in

    <p>The meatpacking industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    America became imperialist in order to

    <p>Expand to new economic markets and get naval bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The theory called Laissez-Faire advocates

    <p>No government involvement in the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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