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Gilded Age - Summary

Thus enters the reformers and the Progressive Movement …. Gilded Age - Summary. Key Points Rapid economic growth generated vast wealth during the Gilded Age New products and technologies improved middle-class quality of life

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Gilded Age - Summary

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  1. Thus enters the reformers and the Progressive Movement… Gilded Age - Summary • Key Points • Rapid economic growth generated vast wealth during the Gilded Age • New products and technologies improved middle-class quality of life • Despite many advances, Social Problems continued to plague society: • Industrial workers and farmers did not share in the new prosperity, working long hours in dangerous conditions for low pay • Gilded Age politicians were largely corrupt and ineffective • Racial segregation and discrimination • Life for immigrants – overcrowded, dirty •  had been veiled by a thin coating of gold.

  2. Directions • Groups of 3 • 1 packet per group • Divide up (rip apart) the 3 people/items • Skip Page 1 (JANE ADDAMS AND WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN) • Read the description given and complete question below each. • Was “XYZ” progressive? • Defend your opinions

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