a
A period when the U.S. experienced no social and political problems; the country “shined” like a golden sun.
b
An era when nothing could go wrong in America; the country was heading on the right track.
c
A time when it appeared a thin layer of prosperity was covering the poverty and corruption that existed in society
d
A period when the U.S. shined with the glory of manifest destiny and our dominance of the West
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c
A time when it appeared a thin layer of prosperity was covering the poverty and corruption that existed in society.
Mark Twain used the term “Gilded Age” to describe the late 19th century in the United States, suggesting that while the era was marked by economic growth and wealth for some, it also masked significant social issues, inequality, and corruption.
