21
QuizMultiple Choice

Industrialization and the Gilded Age — Test

Question 21 • US History

Which three factors transformed industry during the Gilded Age?

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

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.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next