Front

What was one of the main causes of the Civil War in the United States?

Back

Disagreements over slavery

Front

Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

Back

The attack on Fort Sumter

Front

Which invention during the Gilded Age greatly impacted communication?

Back

The telegraph

Front

What was a key reason for the formation of labor unions during the Gilded Age?

Back

To improve working conditions and wages

Front

Which of the following is an example of economic disparity during the Gilded Age?

Back

Large income gaps between the rich and the poor

Front

Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?

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Abraham Lincoln

Front

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Back

To free enslaved people in Confederate states

Front

Which industry was significantly transformed by the invention of the telephone during the Gilded Age? Options: Agriculture, Transportation, Communication, Mining

Back

Communication

Front

What was a common goal of labor unions in the late 19th century?

Back

To reduce the workday to eight hours

Front

Which of the following was a major economic disparity issue during the Gilded Age?

• Equal access to education
• Child labor in factories
• Universal voting rights
• Free healthcare services

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Child labor in factories