Question

Why does the term “gilded age” accurately describe the period of the late 1800s? a. It was a time when voter turnout rose and political corruption declined. b. It was a time when the government enacted reforms to help the poor. c. It was a time when a thin layer of wealth seemed to cover up a great deal of corruption. d. It was a time when corruption fell to one of its lowest points in U.S. history.

Answer 1

c. It was a time when a thin layer of wealth seemed to cover up a great deal of corruption.

Explanation: The term "Gilded Age," coined by Mark Twain, implies that the era appeared prosperous and glittering on the surface but was plagued by deep social problems, political corruption, and economic inequality beneath the surface.