Correct. The answer is B. The text suggests that the room represented the Gilded Age not only because it was literally gilded, but because it displayed the wealth that was built on the era’s ruthless business practices.

Incorrect. The correct answer is B. The text suggests that the room represented the Gilded Age not only because it was literally gilded, but because it displayed the wealth that was built on the era’s ruthless business practices.

Correct. The answer is B. Carnegie, like the Vanderbilts, made millions during the Gilded Age. His “Gospel of Wealth” urged the rich to “live unostentatious lives” and “administer surplus wealth for the good of the people.” He was critical of wealthy individuals like Alva Vanderbilt who spent their fortunes primarily on themselves.

Incorrect. The correct answer is B. Carnegie, like the Vanderbilts, made millions during the Gilded Age. His “Gospel of Wealth” urged the rich to “live unostentatious lives” and “administer surplus wealth for the good of the people.” He was critical of wealthy individuals like Alva Vanderbilt who spent their fortunes primarily on themselves.

Correct. The answer is D. Alva Vanderbilt had traveled to France in her youth and admired French palaces. She modeled Marble House after Marie Antoinette’s “Petit Tianon” on the grounds of Versailles.

Incorrect. The correct answer is D. Alva Vanderbilt had traveled to France in her youth and admired French palaces. She modeled Marble House after Marie Antoinette’s “Petit Tianon” on the grounds of Versailles.

Correct. The answer is A. Vanderbilt’s showy displays of her wealth were intended to reflect her success, status, and power.

Incorrect. The correct answer is A. Vanderbilt’s showy displays of her wealth were intended to reflect her success, status, and power.

Correct. The answer is C. The text suggests that Alva Vanderbilt had a genuine commitment to women’s rights. In addition to donating money to the National Woman’s party, she served as its president.

Incorrect. The correct answer is C. The text suggests that Alva Vanderbilt had a genuine commitment to women’s rights. In addition to donating money to the National Woman’s party, she served as its president.