AP®︎ US History: Topic 6.10 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 6.10 of AP US History – Development of the Middle Class.
Questions List
Topic 6.10
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: KC-6.2.I.E
What era is known for the rapid industrialization and development of a new middle class in the United States?
What You’re Being Tested On:
Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® U.S. History Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.
Topic 6.10: Development of the Middle Class
Thematic Focus: Social StructuresSOC
Social categories, roles, and practices are created, maintained, challenged, and transformed throughout American history, shaping government policy, economic systems, culture, and the lives of citizens.
Learning Objective: Unit 6: Learning Objective H
Explain the causes of increased economic opportunity and its effects on society.
Historical Developments: KC-6.2.I.E
Corporations’ need for managers and for male and female clerical workers, as well as increased access to educational institutions, fostered the growth of a distinctive middle class. A growing amount of leisure time also helped expand consumer culture.
Historical Developments: KC-6.3.I.B
Some business leaders argued that the wealthy had a moral obligation to help the less fortunate and improve society, as articulated in the idea known as the Gospel of Wealth, and they made philanthropic contributions that enhanced educational opportunities and urban environments.
