GILDED AGE AMERICA, 1877-1900

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The Gilded Age is a period in American history from roughly the 1870s to the early 1900s. This course will explore the major trends of this era including unprecedented economic and industrial growth, the rise of imperialism, urban expansion, political and corporate corruption, race relations, and conflict with labor. Pre-requisite: ENGL-102 or ENGL-109 ; and completion of Social Science Core; or permission from the instructor.