The Gilded Age

What major event marked the beginning of the Gilded Age?

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The completion of the transcontinental railroad

• The discovery of gold in California

Who were two industrial leaders who became very wealthy during the Gilded Age?

• Bill Gates and Warren Buffett

• Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller

• Henry Ford and Steve Jobs

• Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla

What challenges did workers face during the Gilded Age?

• Short working hours and high wages

• Long hours and unsafe conditions

• Plenty of job opportunities

• Free healthcare and education

What did workers do to try to improve their working conditions?

• They accepted the conditions as they were

• They formed unions and organized strikes

• They moved to rural areas

• They started their own businesses

What did activists and journalists do during the Gilded Age?

• They ignored the issues of the time

• They highlighted inequalities and pushed for change

• They supported the monopolies

• They focused only on technological advancements