What did political cartoonist Thomas Nast work to expose?
the illegal activities of "Boss" Tweed
Which of the following helped fuel economic growth by encouraging people to buy American goods?
Protective Parents
Steel changed people's lives by making possible the
Construction of skyscrapers
Capitalism fueled industrialization by
electricity
Which industry most spurred economic growth and innovation in related industries?
railroads
As farms became mechanized...
farmers moved to urban areas
In what field did significant technological innovation occur in the late 1800s?
building materials, communication, transportation
A system for turning out large numbers of products quickly and inexpensively
mass production
What is a person who invests money in a business venture to make a profit called?
entrepreneur
Who was the inventor that wanted to develop affordable lighting for homes?
Thomas Edison
What other issues did cartoonists like Joseph Keppler portray through their illustrations?
political corruption, current events, influences of big corporations
Which Gilded Age president was known for his integrity?
Grover Cleveland
Farmers opposed the gold standard because they claimed that it would
cause prices for their crops to decline.
The Coinage Act of 1873 caused protest by
stopping the minting of silver coins.
Republicans argued that high tariffs would
allow American industries to grow.
Which of the following encouraged President Arthur to pursue civil service reform?
assassination of President Garfield
Which of the following describes Thomas Nast?
political cartoonist
The spoils system made political parties more powerful by
filling important government positions with party supporters.
In the late 1800s, the Republican Party
supported both high tariffs and the gold standard.