Summary and reflection
directions: summarize the main ideas of this lesson by answering the questions below.
compare and contrast two of the three economic systems discussed in this lesson. consider how each
system answers the questions of what, how, and for whom? in your opinion, which system works best,
and why?

All of the following statements point out negative aspects of the gilded age except: a. politicians gave government jobs to political supporters. b. political bosses cheated large cities out of millions of dollars. c. industrialists bribed members of congress to ensure favorable votes. d. in 1903, wisconsin became the first state to hold primary elections.