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In the late 1800s, the Bessemer process was used in

A
banking systems.
B
electrical power.
C
steel production.
D
stock exchanges.
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What was the main reason people moved to cities during the Gilded Age?

A
to find work in factories
B
to attend universities
C
to become financiers
D
to enjoy cultural events
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Which three factors transformed industry during the Gilded Age?

A
the expansion of railroads, the reliance on old technology, and the investment of government in business
B
the reliance on old technology, the investment of government in business, and the use of old business models
C
the use of new business models, the rise of new technology, and the expansion of railroads
D
the decrease in immigration, the rise of new technology, and the expansion of railroads
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During the Second Industrial Revolution, railroad expansion increased White settlers in

A
the East.
B
the North.
C
the South.
D
the West.
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Which of the following statements best describes how railroad expansion affected the environment during the late 1800s?

A
Western forests were cut down to build railroads and bridges.
B
Wild bison were allowed to roam near railroad tracks.
C
Wild bison were domesticated to make room for railroads.
D
Eastern forests were cut down to build railroads and bridges.
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During the Gilded Age, industrialization in the United States led to

A
increased urbanization.
B
decreased immigration.
C
decreased urbanization.
D
increased workers’ benefits.
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After the transcontinental railroad was completed, passengers could travel from New York to San Francisco in

A
three days.
B
eight days.
C
two weeks.
D
one month.
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The US population grew during the Gilded Age mainly because of

A
the need for skilled laborers.
B
the growth of agriculture.
C
a decline in settlement of the West.
D
a sharp rise in immigration.
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The period known as the Gilded Age was marked by

A
economic growth and a lack of jobs.
B
economic problems and a lack of jobs.
C
economic growth and changing technology.
D
economic problems and changing technology.
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The growth of industry in the 1800s led to the development of investor-owned businesses called

A
corporations.
B
companies.
C
factories.
D
stockholders.
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The transcontinental railroad was completed in

A
1835.
B
1859.
C
1869.
D
1888.
12

Two factors that caused rapid economic growth during the Gilded Age were

A
a decrease in steel production and a decrease in the value of goods.
B
an increase in prices and a decrease in the value of goods.
C
an increase in steel production and an increase in the value of goods.
D
an increase in prices and a decrease in steel production.
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Which of the following best describes J. P. Morgan?

A
Morgan was a banker and financier who organized corporate mergers.
B
Morgan was the head of a manufacturing firm that produced textiles.
C
Morgan was the owner of a telegraph communications company.
D
Morgan was a Supreme Court justice who ruled on cases related to industry.
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Look at the chart that shows how many miles of railroad was in each region during the respective decade.Between 1870 and 1890, which area had the greatest amount of railroad expansion?

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A
New England
B
the Southern states
C
the Western states
D
the Middle states
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The US population grew during the Gilded Age mainly because of

A
the need for skilled laborers.
B
the growth of agriculture.
C
a decline in settlement of the West.
D
a sharp rise in immigration.
17

During the Gilded Age, industrialization in the United States led to

A
increased urbanization.
B
decreased immigration.
C
decreased urbanization.
D
increased workers’ benefits.
18

In the late 1800s, the Bessemer process was used in

A
banking systems.
B
electrical power.
C
steel production.
D
stock exchanges.
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Look at the graph below, which shows the population of the United States from 1790 to 1910.During the Gilded Age, the US population rose

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A
from 15 million in 1830 to nearly 30 million in 1850.
B
from 15 million in 1830 to nearly 40 million in 1870.
C
from nearly 40 million in 1870 to nearly 80 million in 1900.
D
from nearly 40 million in 1870 to nearly 120 million in 1930.
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The period known as the Gilded Age was marked by

A
economic growth and a lack of jobs.
B
economic problems and a lack of jobs.
C
economic growth and changing technology.
D
economic problems and changing technology.

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