Question

Which two developments caused industrialization and the economy to grow during the Gilded Age? new technology and workers’ unemployment benefits new technology and a system of railroads a system of railroads and social change unemployment benefits and social change

Answer 1

B)new technology and a system of railroads

Answer 2

The correct answer is b) new technology and a system of railroads.

The Gilded Age occured during the late 19th century in American history. This age saw the invention of new technologies that drastically changed the course of our history. Inventions like the Bessemer Process and incadescent light bulb were ones that had an enormous impact on America. Along with this, the development of the Transcontinental railroad which connected the easter portion of the US to the western portion allowed for easier trade between the two regions.