Question
The name “Gilded Age” implies ________.
A
prosperity and happiness for all
B
a shiny surface that conceals a sinister underbelly
C
a regression to outdated social attitudes
D
significant advancements in science and technology
A
prosperity and happiness for all
B
a shiny surface that conceals a sinister underbelly
C
a regression to outdated social attitudes
D
significant advancements in science and technology
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The name “Gilded Age” implies **B a shiny surface that conceals a sinister underbelly**.
This term was popularized by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner to describe the period of superficial prosperity in the United States during the late 19th century, highlighting the contrast between the glittering wealth of a few and the underlying social issues, such as poverty, inequality, and corruption.
This term was popularized by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner to describe the period of superficial prosperity in the United States during the late 19th century, highlighting the contrast between the glittering wealth of a few and the underlying social issues, such as poverty, inequality, and corruption.