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]
Which of the following would be the best summary of the Gilded Age?
A
Americans moved west and became masters of agriculture, leading to a largely rural population base
B
It was a period of rapid growth in America, but this growth came with lots of challenges as the nation changed so much
C
Immigrants came to America by the millions and eventually dominated our population
D
America prospered with industrialism, and all who worked were well-paid and happy
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: -The Gilded Age was a period of flashy materialism and overt political corruption in the United States during the 1870s.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gilded Age (1878-1889) The growth of industry and a wave of immigrants marked this period in American history. The production of iron and steel rose dramatically and western resources like lumber, gold, and silver increased the demand for improved transportation.

Detailed explanation-4: -1. Industrialism: U.S. became the world’s most powerful economy by 1890s: railroads, steel, oil, electricity, banking – America was transformed from an agrarian nation to an urban nation between 1865 and 1920.

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