A New Revolution

Question 1

In the late 1800s, the Bessemer process was used in

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steel production.

Question 2

What was the main reason people moved to cities during the Gilded Age?

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to find work in factories

Question 3

Which three factors transformed industry during the Gilded Age?

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the use of new business models, the rise of new technology, and the expansion of railroads

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes how railroad expansion affected the environment during the late 1800s?

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Western forests were cut down to build railroads and bridges.

Question 5

During the Gilded Age, industrialization in the United States led to

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increased urbanization.

Question 6

The US population grew during the Gilded Age mainly because of

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a sharp rise in immigration.

Question 7

The period known as the Gilded Age was marked by

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economic growth and changing technology.

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