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CHARACTERISTICS OFTHE GILDED AGE 
Brief Introduction
1870 - 1900: The Gilded Age is the period of American history that underwent rapid growth and industrialization whereby the US emerged as the World's largest economy.
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Economic Growth
immigration, industrialization, infrastructure building -> rapid economic growth.
Immigration
1870 - 1900
12 million immigrants (mostly Germany, Ireland and England) upon arrival.
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US population of 76 million.
Cities
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appearance of "skyscrapers" such as the Equitable Life Building.
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Second Industrial Revolution
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steel, iron and coal -> built and powered infrastructure, machines and vehicles.
Railway Boom
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farming, ranching and mining industries grew quickly
Environmental Destruction
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Class Struggle
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Corruption
cronyism, bribery, embezzlement
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lacking anti-trust, anti-corruption, employment law and consumer protection
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Wealth
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Economic Depressions
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Cultural Assimilation
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Nadir of American Race Relations
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Fashion
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young upper class women
elaborate, frilly and colorful dresses
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HOW IT ENDED
Progressive Era
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