Gilded Age (1 jan 1870 ano – 1 jan 1900 ano)
Descrição:
Themes: violence, conflict, government intervention (laissez-faire attitude), failure, basic demands, polarisation (workers and employers), exploitation (e.g. immigrants), union-busting, anti-immigrant, communication
A period of significant economic growth which benefits a small number of 'robber barrens' A lot of exploitation and increase in inequality.
America should have advanced labour rights at this time but held back by violent occurences.
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Data:
1 jan 1870 ano
1 jan 1900 ano
~ 30 years