Gilded Age Crash Course

From what source did the Gilded Age get its name?

• A popular political speech

• A book by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner

• A series of newspaper articles

• A famous historical event

What is the primary purpose of a political machine?

• To promote social welfare programs

• To win elections and exercise power

• To advocate for specific legislative policies

• To organize community events

What was the approximate final cost of the New York County Courthouse, which was a major example of corruption during the Gilded Age?

• $250,000

• $1,500,000

• $13,000,000

• $41,000

What were the two main accusations in the Credit Mobilier scandal?

• Tax evasion and illegal gambling

• Overcharging the public for construction and bribing congressmen

• Embezzlement and voter fraud

• Price fixing and insider trading

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Which economic policies were favored by Gilded Age Republicans?

• Low tariffs, high government spending, increasing paper money

• High tariffs, low government spending, reducing paper money

• High tariffs, high government spending, increasing paper money

• Low tariffs, low government spending, reducing paper money

What was the primary purpose of the Civil Service Act of 1883?

• To increase political favoritism in federal appointments

• To establish a merit-based system for federal employment

• To reduce the national debt through government spending cuts

• To encourage donations from big businesses to political campaigns

How was the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 primarily used in practice?

• To effectively break up large industrial monopolies

• To protect labor unions and their right to organize

• To suppress labor unions, which were seen as restraining trade

• To encourage free trade between states

Which of the following was NOT a key proposal of the Populist Party's platform in 1892?

• Government ownership of railroads

• A graduated income tax

• Free coinage of silver

• Increased tariffs on imported goods