Gilded Age

Definition

The Gilded Age (1870s-1900) was a period in US history marked by rapid economic growth, particularly in the North and West. However, it was also characterized by severe social problems, such as inequality and corruption.

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Progressive Era: This era (1896–1916) was a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States that aimed to eliminate problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.