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Unit 4 Quiz: The Gilded Age -- 2022/23

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Question #7-8 are based off the famous quote about the Gilded Age by author Mark Twain:

“The external glitter of wealth conceals a corrupt political core that reflects the growing gap between the few very rich, and the very many poor.” - Mark Twain

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A pro-imperialism politician would agree most with which of the following statements?

American imperialism helps the United States, but is harmful to native culture.

American imperialism starts costly  wars that are not worth the gained territory.

American imperialism is based on racist ideology that blacks are a superior race.

American imperialism is beneficial for both the United States and the imperialized natives.

The Spanish-American war is a significant historical event in U.S. history because

The U.S. and Spain forever ended their diplomatic relations with one another.

The U.S. freed Cuba, Hawaii, Guam & the Philippines, helping them become independent countries.

The U.S. and Puerto Rico became allies that resulted in Puerto Rico becoming its own country.

The U.S. gained territory in Cuba, Hawaii, Guam & the Philippines, making the U.S. an imperial power.

It can be reasonably inferred that the author of the poem “White Man’s Burden” would believe the Filipinos, Puerto Ricans, and Hawaiians should be ___________ for American imperialism of their territory.

Angry

Excited 

Grateful

Distraught 

The Gilded Age was a time period in American history when the country was

rebuilding the South after the damage caused by the Civil War.

expanding its territory out West by following the principles of Manifest Destiny.

experiencing huge levels of wealth, growth in industry, and the invention of new technology.

at war between the North and the South over the legality of slavery.

“Robber Barons” of the Gilded Age were

Individual business tycoons who gained wealth through monopolies and unethical business practices.

Generous philanthropists that helped the working class have better living standards and fair wages.

Wealthy rich people who wanted to help support the poor.

Criminals who stole from the rich to support the poor and create their own businesses.

Although the Gilded Age brought wealth for some, most Americans lived below the poverty line and in terrible living conditions. One reason for this is that

many Americans did not realize the importance of physical health.

Robber Barons tried to support the working class, but there was not enough money to support everyone.

many new immigrants were used to living in poor conditions and did not try to better their situation.

most cities were unprepared for the rapid population increase that urbanization produced.

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Question 8

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Questions #9-10 are based off the political cartoon to the left. 

Cartoon caption on bottom of image: 
"Save me from my friends!"

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Question 10

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In the quote Mark Twain is pointing out the hypocrisy of the Gilded Age time period. Hypocrisy, in this case, is most similar to

facts.

humor. 

exaggeration.

irony. 

As used in the quote, conceals most nearly means,

supports.

hides.

challenges. 

weakens. 

After examining the details, it can be inferred that the primary purpose of this cartoon is to

point out that women are weaker than men, and should not be in political positions of power.

highlight the benefit U.S. imperialism has on the conquered territories.

show how both the U.S. and Cuba are equally powerful during this time period.

criticize those who support U.S. imperialism policies.

An anti-imperialist would argue that this political cartoon is ______.

funny

racist

accurate

beneficial 