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Industrialization and the Gilded Age — Test

Question 17 • US History and Geography

Which three factors transformed industry during the Gilded Age?

Answer
A
immigration, government investments in business, and the expansion of railroads
B
the expansion of railroads, new technology, and the government’s repeal of taxes
C
new technology, government investments in business, and new business practices
D
new business practices, new technology, and the expansion of railroads

Explanation

Industry changed during the Gilded Age through new business practices, advances in technology, and the expansion of railroads. Railroads connected markets and moved goods more quickly, while inventions and new ways of organizing businesses helped companies grow. The repeal of taxes and government investment in business were not the central combination of factors described here.

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