Gilded Age Quiz

What immigrant group mainly worked on the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Irish immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

• Italian immigrants

• German immigrants

What is "Nativism"?

• Support for native plants

• Movement against immigration

• Promotion of native art

• Support for native animals

What was the main reason for the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• To promote tourism

• To connect the East and West coasts

• To improve local transportation

• To create jobs

What was the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on Native American communities?

• Improved relations

• Increased trade

• Displacement and conflict

• Cultural exchange

How was food advertised during the Gilded Age?

• As exotic and rare

• As convenient and healthy

• As expensive and luxurious

• As traditional and homemade

Who invented the airplane?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Wright Brothers

• George Eastman

• Elisha Otis

Why was the invention of the camera important?

• It allowed for faster communication

• It documented the living conditions of the poor and immigrants

• It improved transportation

• It increased production efficiency

What was one impact of the telephone?

• Slowed down communication

• Allowed for better and faster communication

• Increased the cost of communication

• Reduced the need for written communication

What was a societal impact of the telephone?

• The country became more isolated

• The country became more connected

• The country experienced slower communication

• The country relied more on written letters

Which strike led to the creation of Labor Day to appease union workers?

• Great Railroad Strike

• Homestead Strike

• Pullman Strike

• Haymarket Affair