A Moment in History: The Gilded Age

Historians often label this pivotal period in Western civilization as the one that drove the world into the modern era, where technology transformed the fabric of society. It was a time of groundbreaking inventions, powerful business tycoons, and a dramatic shift from agriculture to industry. It was also a time in world history where nations began to flex their muscles in political power all at the same time, and resulted in driving the world towards war. Let’s explore the time in history known as the Gilded Age.