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What term was coined by Mark Twain to refer to a specific historical era?
The Gilded Age
When did the Gilded Age take place?
1870s–1900
What did Mark Twain address in his satire titled The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today?
Greed, corruption, and scandal
What characterized the age described by Mark Twain as the Gilded Age?
Corruption and decay covered by a thin layer of gold
What was central to the second wave of industrialization during the Gilded Age?
Railroad construction
Test your knowledge on Mark Twain's association with the Gilded Age, a term he is credited with coining, and its historical significance in American history.
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