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This study guide covers the Gilded Age (1865-1898) in AP US History, focusing on industrialization, economic growth, the rise of the middle class, consumer culture, social mobility, philanthropy (including the Gospel of Wealth), and changing gender roles in the workforce. It also provides practice questions and exam tips covering key themes, figures, and concepts.
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Question 1 of 12
What was a defining characteristic of the Gilded Age? 🌟
A decline in industrial production
Slow economic growth
Rapid Industrialization
A decrease in the middle class