How the Gilded Age Built Modern America (and Broke It) — A focused U.S. History breakdown of the Gilded Age: industrialization, Carnegie, Rockefeller, railroads, J.P. Morgan, urbanization, immigration, labor strikes, political corruption, and early reform movements. Perfect for APUSH review or classroom use, this video explains how rapid economic growth created modern infrastructure and massive inequality that fueled labor activism and Progressive reforms. Watch for clear examples, timelines, and connections to later 20th-century change. If this helped your AP prep, please like and share the video with classmates. #GildedAge #APUSH #USHISTORY #Industrialization #ProgressiveEra #LaborHistory

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Animated Overview

Historical Context and Origins

Economic Transformation and Industrialization

Notable Figures and Their Impact

Urbanization and Social Changes

Class Inequality and Labor Struggles

Politics and Corruption

Social Reform and Culture

Legacy and Conclusion

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