Question

Which of the following generalizations about city government during the Gilded Age are true? Check all of the boxes that apply.
They were well organized and efficient.
They weren’t able to provide basic services like clean water and fire protection.
They were able to keep up with rapid city growth.
They faced accusations of corruption.
Answers are B and D

Answer 1

The Gilded Age is defined as the time between the Civil War and World War I during which the U.S. population and economy grew quickly, there was a lot of political corruption and corporate financial misdealings and many wealthy people lived very fancy lives.

That's why answer is B and D

Answer 2

Answer:

True generalizations about city government during the Gilded Age:

• They weren’t able to provide basic services like clean water and fire protection.
• They weren’t able to provide basic services like clean water and fire protection.They faced accusations of corruption.

Explanation:

• The Golden Age was a period of economic growth when the United States pushed Britain to the forefront of industrialization.
• The country rapidly expanded its economy into new areas, especially heavy industry such as factories, railroads and coal mining.
• Some of the problems with the Golden Age are unhealthy and unsafe working conditions.
• Monopolies: During this period, companies emerged that eliminated or sought to eliminate competition.
• Government and corporate corruption.
• The government practiced a laissez-faire economy.
• Mark Twain called the late 19th century the "Golden Age".
• Mark Twain called the late 19th century the "Golden Age". By this he meant that time shines on the surface, but rots beneath it.

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