1. What was a characteristic feature of the Gilded Age from the 1870s to 1900?
2. How does the Selective Training and Service Act differ from the Espionage Act of 1917 in its purpose during World War I?
3. Which of the following best characterizes American soft power in the 20th century?
Gilded Age — key features?
Rapid growth, wealth inequality, urbanization
Progressivism — role?
Social reform movement promoting government action
Trust-Busting — example?
Dissolution of Northern Securities in 1904
Separation of Powers — function?
Divides government into three branches
Checks and Balances — purpose?
Limits powers of each branch to prevent abuse
Electoral College — composition?
538 electors elect the President indirectly
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