Refers to the time period spanning roughly from 1870s to 1920s. This period witnessed significant social, economic, and political changes in the United States.
Related terms
Industrialization: The process of transitioning from an agrarian society to one dominated by industrial production.
Progressive Era: A time of reform during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries characterized by efforts to address social issues such as labor rights, women's suffrage, and government corruption.
Gilded Age: A term used to describe the era marked by rapid economic growth but also income inequality and political corruption.
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