The Gilded Era
Political, social, and economic corruption
Westward social expansion
DEFINE = Explain the meaning and origin of the name of the period; explain the significance of the beginning and ending i.e., bookend dates (years) of the period.
CHARACTERIZE = Identify a couple/few of the main themes/motifs that characterize the period in general.
EXEMPLIFY = Present numerous specific examples (i.e., events, people, etc.) that are representative of the main themes/motifs of the period. Briefly explain how each example is representative of a given theme/motif.
