Within this unit, you have learned many things regarding the Gilded Age
Within this unit, you have learned many things regarding the Gilded Age, while getting a quick peek into the Progressive Age. Based on this knowledge from the lecture and readings, identify the one event introduced
in this post-Civil War era that you feel best represents Twain’s imagery of the “Gilded Age.” Explain your reasoning for this selection.
The essay should focus on, but not be limited to the following:
Events surrounding the Native American assimilation efforts, specifically the Dawes Act.
Allude to how opportunities in mining and trade out West impacted values during the Gilded Age, or were impacted by values of the Gilded Age.
Examine the values that you learned within this unit regarding the Gilded Age, and evaluate how they impacted or were impacted by, Manifest Destiny.
Your response should be a minimum of 2 pages in length. You are required to use only source material deemed academically permissible for your response.
All sources used, including textbooks, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.
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The Gilded Age was characterized by a corrupt society that hid its true nature in magnificence through displays of lavish lifestyles. This period stretched from the late years of the 19th century into the early portion of the 20th century. The politics of the time was plagued with lots of scandals, and businesses were shady. There were numerous corporate scandals and capitalism was at an all-time high. The wealthy…………….
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