The glittering extravagance and harsh poverty of America's Gilded Age
In short: Explore the dramatic era between 1865 and 1898, where the immense wealth of industrial titans stood in stark contrast to the struggles of the working class.
This video features Khan Academy fellows Kim Kutz and David Rheinstrom as they examine the Gilded Age. The discussion delves into the profound economic disparities of the late 19th century, highlighting the tension between the materialistic excess of powerful barons and the poverty faced by laborers. These historical debates regarding inequality continue to resonate in modern society.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: The Gilded Age part 1 | The Gilded Age (1865-1898) | US History | Khan Academy
- Also: The Gilded Age | American Experience | PBS
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