The period of time in the United States from the 1830s to the early 1900s, characterized by conservative values, strict social codes, and an emphasis on morality and domesticity.
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Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization during the 18th and 19th centuries that transformed societies from agrarian to industrial.
Women's suffrage: The fight for women's right to vote, which gained momentum during America's Victorian era.
Gilded Age: The late 19th century in America when there was great wealth disparity, political corruption, and extravagant displays of wealth.