US History

This period, from 1877 to 1900, is known for the rise of railroads, big business, industrialization, and social problems in the United States.

• World War I

• Progressive Era

• Gilded Age

• Roaring Twenties

Men such as Andrew Carnegie believed in giving money to libraries, museums, and schools to help benefit people who wanted to move up the social ladder. 

• geopolitical

• political bosses

• anthropology

• philanthropy

What is the term for entrepreneurs who use ruthless tactics to destroy competition or keep wages low?

• Captain of Industry

• Robber Baron

• Philanthropist

• Consolidator

In which industry did John D. Rockefeller create a monopoly?

• Oil Refineries

• Automobiles

• Telephones

• Steel

During the Gilded Age, workers came together to fight for better pay, working conditions, and shorter hours. Leaders such as Samuel Gompers helped lead many of these workers in...

• Philanthropy

• Labor Unions

• Political Bosses

• Credit Unions

Which innovation made manufacturing more efficient?

• Assembly Line

• Railroad

• Telephone

• Oil refining

Which innovation made farming more efficient?

• Mechanical Reaper

• Steel Plow

• Railroads

• Telegraph

Which innovation contributed to the rapid industrialization (growth of factories) in the United States?

• Railroads

• Telephone

• Dry farming

• Sewing machine

Many immigrants found work as:

• unskilled labor in factories

• farmers on the Great Plains

• skilled craftsmen

• educators

Which statement about tenements was true during the Gilded Age?

• The living conditions in tenements improved greatly.

• The number of people living in tenements declined.

• Many immigrants lived in crowded tenements.

• Tenements were torn down and rebuilt.