Context of Industrialization and the Gilded Age

This study guide covers the Gilded Age (1870s-1890s), including its characteristics of rapid industrialization, economic growth, and social inequalities. It explores the Second Industrial Revolution, key figures like Carnegie and Rockefeller, and their respective industries (steel and oil). The guide also examines the Transcontinental Railroad, transportation, and government support, and finishes with practice questions and exam tips covering key topics such as the rise of big business, labor movements, and social and economic inequality.