Question 1

Who were the critics of the American economic system during the Gilded Age? What were their criticisms? What did they propose?

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Question 2

​Through __________________, people in rural areas could still participate in the national consumer culture, purchasing many of the same items as people in cities.

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Question 3

Examine the role of the railroads in stimulating economic growth, arousing public hostility, and necessitating federal regulation of the industry.

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Question 4

Discuss the economic changes that took place in U.S. society during the period known as the Gilded Age. Explain the origin of the phrase "Gilded Age" and examine the events and trends that illustrate the appropriateness of the name.

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Question 5

An investment strategy, developed by Rockefeller, that enabled large corporations to control their markets was the creation of the ____________________.

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Question 6

A violent confrontation in Chicago between workers and police that was blamed on anarchists occurred at ____________________.

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Question 7

Explore the theory of Social Darwinism. Why was it so popular among native-born Americans at the turn of the century?

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Question 8

National time zones were created by ____________________ in 1883.

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Question 9

____________________ was known as "the Wizard of Menlo Park."

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Question 10

Founded in 1867, the Patrons of Husbandry was also known as the ____________________.

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Question 11

Examine the economic development of the United States during the Gilded Age. In what areas did the economy achieve its greatest growth?

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Question 12

Examine the plight of farmers in the late nineteenth century. Concentrating on the 1890s, describe their problems, frustrations, and attempts to alleviate their concerns.

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Question 13

The need for managers created a new corporate _______________________ that sought to distinguish itself from the working class.

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Question 14

Examine changes in management and production during the early twentieth century.

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Question 15

The book Work was written by ____________________ and focused on female workers.

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Question 16

Define, describe, and evaluate the "robber barons."

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Question 17

The ____________________ was young, athletic and self confident.

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Question 18

Describe the role of the Populist Party in Gilded Age politics and evaluate its impact on American society.

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Question 19

____________________ was the new art movement in the Gilded Age.

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Question 20

Explore the labor strife of the Gilded Age. Describe labor's goals, attempts to organize, and struggles with owners.

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Quiz 19: The Rise of Corporate America, 1865-1914