Mark Twain and the Gilded Age Quiz
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What term was coined by Mark Twain to refer to a specific historical era?

  • The Industrial Age
  • The Golden Age
  • The Gilded Age (correct)
  • The Dark Age

When did the Gilded Age take place?

  • 1850s–1880
  • 1800s–1850
  • 1870s–1900 (correct)
  • 1900s–1930

What did Mark Twain address in his satire titled The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today?

  • Greed, corruption, and scandal (correct)
  • Historical wars
  • Romantic relationships
  • Political alliances

What characterized the age described by Mark Twain as the Gilded Age?

<p>Corruption and decay covered by a thin layer of gold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was central to the second wave of industrialization during the Gilded Age?

<p>Railroad construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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