Gilded Age Unveiled
The Gilded Age, a term coined by Twain and Dudley, highlights the era's superficial prosperity masking deeper societal issues. Twain's sharp critique of American greed and materialism sets the tone for understanding this transformative period. As the second industrial revolution reshapes the nation, the complexities of wealth and corruption come into sharper focus, revealing a landscape far richer than its golden veneer suggests.In this clip
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91: The Gilded Age, Industrialization, and Assassination of President James Garfield
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