Gilded Age Era (feb 1, 1860 – jan 1, 1896)
Description:
►Gilded Age - when corruptionexisted in society but was
overshadowed by the wealth of
the period
►“gilded” is when something is
golden/beautiful on the surface
but is cheap/worthless
underneath
►Abuses in business and
government caused problems for
immigrants, laborers, and
farmers.
Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1860
jan 1, 1896
~ 35 years