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

Required

1

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

Required

1

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

Required

1

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.

Required

1

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

Required

1

“Robber Barons” of the Gilded Age were

Required

1

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

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

Required

1

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

Required

1

As used in the quote, conceals most nearly means,

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

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

Required

1

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

Required

1

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

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

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.

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

“Robber Barons” of the Gilded Age were

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

“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

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

As used in the quote, conceals most nearly means,

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

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