Understanding the Gilded Age

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What was the main goal of the Americanization movement during the Gilded Age?

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To assimilate immigrants and American Indians into American culture

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Which industry experienced a significant boom during the Gilded Age, contributing to economic growth? Options: Textile industry, Cattle industry, Automobile industry, Technology industry

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Cattle industry

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What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

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To encourage settlement of the western United States

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Which value is most closely associated with the idea that individuals are responsible for their own success or failure in America?

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Individualism

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During the Gilded Age, which group faced significant challenges due to urbanization and poor working conditions?

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Women and children

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Which of the following best describes a method used in the Americanization movement to assimilate immigrants? Teaching English in public schools, Encouraging immigrants to maintain their native languages, Promoting traditional holidays from immigrants' home countries, Limiting access to education for immigrants

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Teaching English in public schools

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How did the growth of railroads during the Gilded Age impact the economy?

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It facilitated the movement of goods and people across the country.

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Explain how the Transcontinental Railroad contributed to the closing of the American frontier.

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It made it easier for settlers to move west and claim land

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Which of the following is an example of egalitarianism in American society during the Gilded Age?
- Equal access to public education
- Wealth being concentrated among a few individuals
- Laws restricting voting rights
- Segregation in public facilities

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Equal access to public education

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Which social issue most affected immigrants living in urban areas during the Gilded Age?

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Overcrowded housing and poor sanitation