Chapter 21: An Age of Extremes (pages 108-110) “Gilded “age Why was the turn of the 20th century called the age” or the of extremes?” __________________________________________________________________________ What things were invented or developed around this time? What 2 new were invented around this time? ___________________________________________________________________ It was a time of prosperity and poverty; of corruption and idealism; and, for almost everyone, a time of faith in the future. In other words, it was a very interesting time. Define the bold words: What do they mean? Look up the words on your own. __________________________________________________________________________ Why was Cornelius Vanderbilt considered a “robber baron?”
Chapter 21: An Age of Extremes (pages 108-110) Why was the turn of the 20th century called the “Gilded age” or the “age of extremes?” What things were invented or developed around this time? What 2 new were invented around this time? ___________________________________________________________________ It was a time of prosperity and poverty; of corruption and idealism; and, for almost everyone, a time of faith in the future. In other words, it was a very interesting time. Define the bold words: What do they mean? Look up the words on your own. Why was Cornelius Vanderbilt considered a “robber baron?” __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
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