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AssignmentMultiple Choice

A Worker’s Life

Question 1 • (Galli)WCA 2220 US History II 4th nine weeks 25-26

Which of the following statements is true?

Answer
A
During the Gilded Age, there was a great divide between the wealthy and the working class.
B
During the Gilded Age, the wealthy lived in houses similar to those of the working class.
C
During the Gilded Age, men were the only members of society who worked in factories.

Explanation

The Gilded Age was marked by a sharp gap between wealthy industrialists and many working-class people, who often faced low wages and difficult conditions. Wealthy families commonly lived in large, elaborate homes, unlike working-class families, so B is false. Women and children also worked in factories, making C false.

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