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In History / High School | 2014-04-07

The Gilded Age can best be described as a period of:

A. intense political activity by the presidents
B. political agitation by Western farmers
C. labor unrest and combinations of businesses
D. unchecked use of the spoils system and unregulated business competition
E. laissez-faire attitude by government toward business

Asked by Sten532

Answer (3)

Answer is D . Unchecked use of the spoils system and
unregulated business competition

Answered by UFGators | 2024-06-10

The Gilded Age can best be described as a period of unchecked use of the spoils system and unregulated business competition. ;

Answered by smarazazaidi | 2024-06-12

The Gilded Age is best described as a period of unchecked use of the spoils system and unregulated business competition. This era, marked by significant economic growth and political corruption, led to the concentration of power in the hands of a few industrialists and widespread social unrest. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for grasping the historical context of subsequent reforms during the Progressive Era.
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Answered by UFGators | 2024-12-23

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