Gilded Age

Gilded Age History

Inventions of the Industrial Revolution & Gilded Age

Introduction: A Time of Unprecedented Growth Between 1870 and 1910, America underwent a period of intense innovation, commonly known as

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Immigration in the Gilded Age & the Melting Pot

Introduction The Gilded Age, spanning roughly from the 1870s to the early 1900s, was a transformative era for the United

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Exodusters and the Homestead Act

The Allure of the Homestead Act The Homestead Act of 1862 was more than just a piece of legislation; it

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The Transcontinental Railroad

Introduction The Transcontinental Railroad was more than an engineering marvel; it was a nation-defining accomplishment that united disparate parts of

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Tenement Buildings in the Gilded Age

Introduction The Gilded Age, a term coined by Mark Twain, refers to the period from the 1870s to the early

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Child Labor During the Industrial Era

In the backdrop of the Industrial Era, it’s crucial to recognize that the phenomenon of child labor wasn’t just an

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Gilded Age Robber Barons

The Gilded Age—a term coined by Mark Twain—captures an era of unprecedented economic growth but also one of deep social

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Muckrakers of the Progressive Era

The term “muckraker” may have originated in the early 20th century, but the influence and inspiration derived from this groundbreaking

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