#1
Who coined the term 'Gilded Age'?
Mark Twain
ExplanationCoined the term to describe the superficial glitter of the era hiding societal problems.
#2
Which industry was the primary driver of economic growth during the Gilded Age?
Steel industry
ExplanationExpansion of steel production fueled infrastructure development.
#3
Which invention revolutionized communication during the Gilded Age?
Telephone
ExplanationTransformed long-distance communication and business.
#4
Who was the President of the United States during the majority of the Gilded Age?
Ulysses S. Grant
ExplanationPresided over post-Civil War Reconstruction and economic expansion.
#5
Which inventor and industrialist played a significant role in the electrification of America during the Gilded Age?
Thomas Edison
ExplanationPioneered electric lighting and power systems.
#6
Which book, published in 1889, criticized the social inequality and corruption of the Gilded Age?
Looking Backward by Edward Bellamy
ExplanationPresented a utopian alternative to the era's social problems.
#7
What was the name of the labor union led by Samuel Gompers, which gained prominence during the Gilded Age?
American Federation of Labor (AFL)
ExplanationAdvocated for skilled workers' rights and better working conditions.
#8
What was the name of the scandal that involved fraudulent dealings in railroad construction during the Gilded Age?
Credit Mobilier Scandal
ExplanationRevealed corruption in government-business relations.
#9
Which influential industrialist was known for his philosophy of 'Social Darwinism' during the Gilded Age?
Andrew Carnegie
ExplanationBelieved in survival of the fittest in business and philanthropy.
#10
What was the name of the political movement aimed at addressing the social and economic issues of the Gilded Age, particularly advocating for the rights of farmers?
Populist Movement
ExplanationChampioned agrarian interests against big business.
#11
Who was the architect responsible for designing prominent structures during the Gilded Age, such as the Biltmore Estate?
Richard Morris Hunt
ExplanationPioneer in American architecture, designed many iconic buildings.
#12
Which significant event marked the end of the Gilded Age?
The assassination of President McKinley
ExplanationShifted focus from domestic issues to foreign affairs.
#13
Who wrote the novel 'Sister Carrie,' which depicted the struggles of a young woman in urban America during the Gilded Age?
Theodore Dreiser
ExplanationExposed harsh realities of urban life and social mobility.
#14
Who was the first female journalist to interview a sitting U.S. president, during the Gilded Age?
Ida Tarbell
ExplanationExposed corruption in Standard Oil through investigative journalism.
#15
Who was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University, a significant figure during the Gilded Age?
W.E.B. Du Bois
ExplanationAdvocated for civil rights and equality for African Americans.