Question 1

What is the Gilded Age known for?

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Rapid industrialization and economic growth

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The Civil Rights Movement

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The Great Depression

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The Roaring Twenties

Question 2

Which of the following was a major effect of the Gilded Age?

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Increase in immigration to the United States

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Expansion of rural farming

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Decrease in factory jobs

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Decline in urban populations

Question 3

What economic policy was widely practiced during the Gilded Age?

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Laissez-faire capitalism

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Command economy

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Socialism

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Welfare State

Question 4

What type of innovations were commonly developed during the Gilded Age?

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Technological advancements in industry

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Literary styles

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Agricultural techniques

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Philosophical movements

Question 5

What was a major challenge faced by cities during the Gilded Age?

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Overcrowding and poor living conditions

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Lack of technological advancements

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High agricultural production

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Declining populations

Question 6

What was one of the primary reasons for the growth of cities during the Gilded Age?

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Industrialization and job opportunities

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Government policies favoring rural areas

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Increased emigration to Europe

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Agricultural decline

Question 7

What was the significance of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

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It restricted immigration from China

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It eliminated all immigration restrictions

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It encouraged Chinese cultural exchange

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It provided citizenship to Chinese immigrants

Question 8

What event is the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory famously known for?

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A deadly fire that highlighted workplace safety issues

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The opening of a new clothing line

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A major fashion show

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The founding of a labor union

Question 9

Which of the following reforms was a direct result of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

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Stricter building and fire safety codes

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Mandatory employee unions

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Increased minimum wage

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Reduction of work hours

Question 10

What was a common working condition for laborers during the Gilded Age?

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Long hours and low wages

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Generous vacation time

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Short shifts with high salaries

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Safe and clean working environments

Question 11

What was one major challenge faced by children working in factories during the Gilded Age?

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Hazardous working conditions

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High salaries

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Access to education

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Limited working hours

Question 12

What was the primary purpose of settlement houses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

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To provide social services and support to urban immigrants

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To serve as schools for wealthy children

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To create recreational facilities for the elite

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To establish factories for manufacturing goods

Question 13

What is a tenement house?

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A type of building that houses multiple families, often in poor conditions

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A commercial office building

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A single-family home

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A luxury apartment complex

Question 14

What type of programs were often offered at settlement houses?

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Adult education and child care

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Exclusively advanced university courses

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Only after-school programs for children

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Religious instruction only

Question 15

Which of the following individuals is often considered a 'captain of industry' for their positive contributions to society and the economy during the late 19th century?

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Andrew Carnegie

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Cornelius Vanderbilt

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P. Morgan

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John D. Rockefeller

Question 16

Which of the following figures is often labeled as a 'robber baron' due to practices in their business ? (Hint&#58; Standard Oil)

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John D. Rockefeller

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Andrew Carnegie

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Henry Ford

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Thomas Edison

Question 17

Jane Adams was a key founder of Settlement Houses

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True

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False

Question 18

The name of the photos created by Jacob Riis were called 'How the Other Half Lives'

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True

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False

Question 19

Ellis Island was located in San Francisco

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False

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True

Question 20

The majority of Immigrants that arrived in America during the Gilded Age came from Australia

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False

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True

Question 21

Who was the president during the early years of Reconstruction?

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Andrew Johnson

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Ulysses S. Grant

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Abraham Lincoln

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Rutherford B. Hayes

Question 22

What did the 14th Amendment guarantee?

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Citizenship and equal protection under the law for all persons

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The right to vote for all men

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Freedom of speech and press

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The right to bear arms

Question 23

What significant legislation was passed to ensure African American men could vote?

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965

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The 15th Amendment

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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The Reconstruction Act of 1867

Question 24

Which event is often seen as marking the end of Reconstruction?

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The Compromise of 1877

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The election of Abraham Lincoln

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The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

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The passage of the 14th Amendment

Question 25

What was the purpose of the Black Codes during Reconstruction?

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To restrict the rights of newly freed African Americans

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To encourage African American migration to the North

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To establish land grants for African Americans

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To promote civil rights for African Americans

Question 26

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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The 13th Amendment

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The 19th Amendment

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The 15th Amendment

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The 14th Amendment

Question 27

What was the main goal of Reconstruction after the Civil War?

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To rebuild the Southern states and integrate formerly enslaved people into society

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To create a new government in the South

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To punish the Northern states for the Civil War

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To expand slavery in the Southern states

Question 28

What was the ultimate result of the Civil War?

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The abolition of slavery

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The expansion of slavery

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The establishment of a separate Confederacy

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The rise of a third political party

Question 29

What was the main goal of the Union during the Civil War?

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To preserve the United States

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To abolish all forms of taxation

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To expand westward

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To establish a monarchy

Question 30

What year did the Civil War begin?

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1861

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1871

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1865

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1855

Question 31

What document abolished slavery in the United States?

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Constitution

Question 32

Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?

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Abraham Lincoln

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Andrew Johnson

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Ulysses S. Grant

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 33

Which battle is often considered the turning point of the Civil War?

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Gettysburg

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Antietam

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Shiloh

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Vicksburg

Question 34

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

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Slavery

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Economic differences

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States' rights

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Expansionism

Question 35

What term is used to refer to the Southern states that seceded from the Union?

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The Confederacy

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The Union

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The Republic

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The Colonies

Question 36

What was one major effect of industrialization on cities during the 19th century?

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Rapid population growth

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Decrease in goods production

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Decline in job opportunities

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Reduction of transportation

Question 37

What was a common issue faced by workers in factories during the industrialization period?

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Poor working conditions

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Job security

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Flexible hours

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High wages

Question 38

What is urbanization?

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The growth of cities and the movement of people into them

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The increase of agriculture

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The decline of rural areas

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The process of industrializing farmland

Question 39

What factor contributed to the rise of factories during the Industrial Revolution?

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Advancements in technology

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A focus on artisanal crafts

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A decrease in population

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Increased agricultural productivity

Question 40

Which of the following was a significant environmental impact of urbanization?

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Increased pollution

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Better air quality

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Less waste production

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More green spaces

Question 41

How did industrialization affect the standard of living for many people?

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It initially led to poor living conditions

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It decreased crime rates

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It ensured everyone had a stable job

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It immediately improved health care

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