THE GILDED AGE (jan 1, 1870 – jan 1, 1900)
Description:
An era of rapid economic growth with high immigration. But also an era of high poverty and inequality. Two major depressions occurred: the Panic of 1873 and 1893 which interrupted growth and caused social and political uphevals.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1870
jan 1, 1900
~ 30 years