Gilded Age Cultural and Social Changes

The video explores the social and cultural trends of the Gilded Age, highlighting the rise of consumerism, mass culture, and new forms of entertainment. It discusses the impact of advertising, department stores, and catalogs on American life, as well as the role of media and education in shaping society. The video also covers the emergence of amusement parks, Vaudeville theaters, and spectator sports, illustrating how these developments contributed to a shared national culture.

What term did Mark Twain use to describe the Gilded Age?

• Golden Era

• Shiny Age

• Gilded Age

• Silver Period

What was a significant change in consumer behavior during the Gilded Age?

• Decline in advertising

• Decrease in consumer spending

• Focus on handmade goods

• Rise of conspicuous consumerism

Which of the following was NOT a department store that emerged during the Gilded Age?

• Wanamaker's

• Walmart

• Sears

• Macy's

How did catalogs impact rural consumers during the Gilded Age?

• They had no impact

• They decreased consumer spending

• They increased urban migration

• They allowed rural consumers to order goods

What was a key factor in the development of a mass culture during the Gilded Age?

• Decrease in newspaper circulation

• Isolation of rural communities

• Uniformity in household products and media

• Decline in literacy rates

Which author used his novels to critique the Gilded Age?

• Ernest Hemingway

• Horatio Alger

• Mark Twain

• Charles Dickens

What was a significant outcome of the expansion of public education during the Gilded Age?

• Focus on religious studies

• Closure of public schools

• Mandatory grade school education

• Decrease in literacy rates

Which of the following was a new form of entertainment that emerged during the Gilded Age?

• Television

• Internet

• Vaudeville

• Radio

What was the significance of Coney Island during the Gilded Age?

• It was a major industrial center

• It was one of the first amusement parks

• It was a political hub

• It was a major agricultural site

Which sport became organized into a business during the Gilded Age?

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Tennis