USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the characteristics of the Gilded Age?
A
Sod homes, railroads, farming
B
telephone, telegram, light bulb
C
Islands, States, Pacific Ocean
D
Industrialist, corrupt government, political power
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Gilded Age was a period of rapid industrialization in America from 1865-1898. It was characterized by the extreme wealth of a few individuals, while many others lived in poverty. This era is often associated with political corruption and exploitation of immigrant labor.

Detailed explanation-2: –Between 1870 and 1900, the United States experienced a period of economic and industrial growth, increased political involvement, immigration, and social reform known as the “Gilded Age."

Detailed explanation-3: -Politics in the Gilded Age were characterized by scandal and corruption, but voter turnout reached an all-time high. The Republican Party supported business and industry with a protective tariff and hard money policies. The Democratic Party opposed the tariff and eventually adopted the free silver platform.

Detailed explanation-4: -Political corruption ran amok during the Gilded Age as corporations bribed politicians to ensure government policies favored big businesses over workers.

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