A New Revolution

Question 1

Select the statements that you agree with.

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Throughout history, people have always tried to find new and better ways of doing things.; Technology is usually met with skepticism.; Technology brings with it both good and bad effects.; Technological progress is inevitable.

Question 2

Did you include any of the following information in your list?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

new technology, such as electricity and telephones; new methods for raising capital; the creation of corporations and new business practices; the expansion of railroads, particularly in the West

Question 3

List two factors that helped the US shift to an industrial economy during the Gilded Age.

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Question 4

Explain why the size of cities increased during the Gilded Age.

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Question 5

Which reasons did you include in your answer?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Many people moved from rural areas to cities in search of jobs.; Immigrants came to the United States, and most settled in cities.; Businesses located their factories and corporate headquarters in cities.; Rail lines made transportation to and from cities easier.

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