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What was Cornelius Vanderbilt primarily known for?
What was Cornelius Vanderbilt primarily known for?
Jim Fisk and Jay Gould were known for honest and ethical business practices.
Jim Fisk and Jay Gould were known for honest and ethical business practices.
False
What innovation in steelmaking did Andrew Carnegie capitalize on to dominate the industry?
What innovation in steelmaking did Andrew Carnegie capitalize on to dominate the industry?
Bessemer process
John D. Rockefeller's company was known as _______.
John D. Rockefeller's company was known as _______.
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Which of the following best describes horizontal integration?
Which of the following best describes horizontal integration?
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Match the following business leaders with their industries:
Match the following business leaders with their industries:
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The scheme involving Fisk and Gould to corner the gold supply was successful until President Grant intervened.
The scheme involving Fisk and Gould to corner the gold supply was successful until President Grant intervened.
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The significant economic downturn caused by the gold scheme is referred to as _______.
The significant economic downturn caused by the gold scheme is referred to as _______.
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What was a key factor that allowed industry to expand free from foreign competition in the postwar period?
What was a key factor that allowed industry to expand free from foreign competition in the postwar period?
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The 14th Amendment was interpreted to protect individuals but not corporations.
The 14th Amendment was interpreted to protect individuals but not corporations.
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Identify one economic factor that promoted postwar industrial growth in the United States.
Identify one economic factor that promoted postwar industrial growth in the United States.
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The ____________ provided land grants and loans to railroad companies, which were essential to industrial growth.
The ____________ provided land grants and loans to railroad companies, which were essential to industrial growth.
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Match the following factors with their contributions to postwar industrial growth:
Match the following factors with their contributions to postwar industrial growth:
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Which of the following best describes the government approach to business during the Gilded Age?
Which of the following best describes the government approach to business during the Gilded Age?
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The South fully transitioned to an industrial economy right after the Civil War.
The South fully transitioned to an industrial economy right after the Civil War.
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What was a major source of cheap labor contributing to postwar industrial growth?
What was a major source of cheap labor contributing to postwar industrial growth?
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Which of the following factions represented the antislavery wing of the Republican Party?
Which of the following factions represented the antislavery wing of the Republican Party?
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James Garfield was opposed to civil service reform.
James Garfield was opposed to civil service reform.
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Who was the vice president that assumed the presidency after Garfield was assassinated?
Who was the vice president that assumed the presidency after Garfield was assassinated?
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Grover Cleveland was known for his reputation for _____ and faced concerns regarding personal scandals.
Grover Cleveland was known for his reputation for _____ and faced concerns regarding personal scandals.
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What tactic did Benjamin Harrison use in the election of 1888?
What tactic did Benjamin Harrison use in the election of 1888?
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Cleveland served two consecutive terms as President.
Cleveland served two consecutive terms as President.
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By what year did the total value of U.S. exports jump to $1.5 billion?
By what year did the total value of U.S. exports jump to $1.5 billion?
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Match the following individuals or groups with their associated actions or characteristics:
Match the following individuals or groups with their associated actions or characteristics:
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What was the primary goal of the Mugwumps?
What was the primary goal of the Mugwumps?
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The Pendleton Act was introduced to enhance political corruption in federal hiring.
The Pendleton Act was introduced to enhance political corruption in federal hiring.
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Who was often referred to as 'Boss Tweed'?
Who was often referred to as 'Boss Tweed'?
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The __________ was a corrupt organization that controlled New York City politics in the late 1800s.
The __________ was a corrupt organization that controlled New York City politics in the late 1800s.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What prompted the introduction of the Pendleton Act?
What prompted the introduction of the Pendleton Act?
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Political machines only provided support to wealthy individuals in urban areas.
Political machines only provided support to wealthy individuals in urban areas.
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What was the primary function of the Civil Service Commission created by the Pendleton Act?
What was the primary function of the Civil Service Commission created by the Pendleton Act?
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What method did Carnegie use to control the production process of steel?
What method did Carnegie use to control the production process of steel?
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Carnegie sold his steel company to JP Morgan in 1900.
Carnegie sold his steel company to JP Morgan in 1900.
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What significant economic role did J.P. Morgan play after the Panic of 1893?
What significant economic role did J.P. Morgan play after the Panic of 1893?
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Carnegie's wealth allowed him to build palatial homes and secure political __________.
Carnegie's wealth allowed him to build palatial homes and secure political __________.
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Match the following individuals with their contributions or characteristics:
Match the following individuals with their contributions or characteristics:
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What was the result of Carnegie's focus on cutting costs?
What was the result of Carnegie's focus on cutting costs?
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Government intervention to regulate industries was prevalent during Carnegie's time.
Government intervention to regulate industries was prevalent during Carnegie's time.
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What action did J.P. Morgan take to help stabilize the U.S. economy during the Panic of 1893?
What action did J.P. Morgan take to help stabilize the U.S. economy during the Panic of 1893?
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What was one of the main reasons for the relocation of textile factories to the South?
What was one of the main reasons for the relocation of textile factories to the South?
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The 'Lost Cause' idea portrayed Southerners as fighting for moral principles during the Civil War.
The 'Lost Cause' idea portrayed Southerners as fighting for moral principles during the Civil War.
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What economic changes characterized the South during the emergence of the 'New South'?
What economic changes characterized the South during the emergence of the 'New South'?
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The landmark 1896 decision in _____ v. Ferguson established the principle of 'separate but equal'.
The landmark 1896 decision in _____ v. Ferguson established the principle of 'separate but equal'.
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Match the following Southern historical narratives with their descriptions:
Match the following Southern historical narratives with their descriptions:
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Which Southern city became known for its steel industry?
Which Southern city became known for its steel industry?
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African Americans enjoyed equal opportunities in housing and business in the South after the Civil War.
African Americans enjoyed equal opportunities in housing and business in the South after the Civil War.
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What role did churches play for many African Americans during the post-Civil War period?
What role did churches play for many African Americans during the post-Civil War period?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Gilded Age (approximately 1870-1900)
- The name "Gilded Age" was coined by Mark Twain, a social critic, in 1873
- Similar to other periods, this era had a layer of superficial prosperity, hiding deeper social problems
- The United States preserved and restored the Union after the Civil War.
- Manifest Destiny continued, focused on Westward expansion
- A significant Industrial Revolution took place in two phases, with the second phase completing rapid industrialization in the late 1800s. This involved major transportation and manufacturing improvements.
- Big business and modern capitalism emerged, and with it a modern stock market, enabling consolidation of power and eliminating competition
- High immigration rates provided cheap labor and diversity to the nation
- Corruption was pervasive in both politics and big business, along with the rise of political machines, leading to substantial social unrest and issues
- Native Americans were still placed on reservations, creating tension and conflict over land resources
- Jim Crow laws emerged in the South, reinforcing racial inequality and segregation
- Women continued to face discrimination and lacked the right to vote. Industrial conditions were harsh and dangerous for workers with long hours, low pay, and no job security.
- Immigrants faced discrimination and exclusion from societal roles, creating unequal distribution of wealth
- Growing materialistic societal norms emerged. Economic disparities created tension between the wealthy and the poor, contributing to the tension between urban and rural areas, as well as conservative and liberal ideals, and industry v. agriculture.
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Explore the key features of the Gilded Age, a period marked by superficial prosperity alongside serious social issues. This quiz covers industrialization, immigration, political corruption, and the impact of big business during this transformative era in American history.
