Gilded Age: Riches, Strikes, and How America Was Built!
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Massive wealth creation and innovation defined the Gilded Age (1870-1900). Industrial titans like Carnegie and Rockefeller amassed fortunes, but harsh labor conditions and growing inequality sparked tensions, leading to government intervention and lasting change.
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