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how did african americans not benefit from this era
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The period from 1877 to 1898 was a time of extreme social and economic change in the United
States. Many individuals and groups benefited from this change. Who did not benefit? Feel free to
pick 1 or more groups to discuss. Make sure you provide specific examples of how the
group/groups did not benefit or were held back by "progress."
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Transcribed Image Text:Prompt: The period from 1877 to 1898 was a time of extreme social and economic change in the United States. Many individuals and groups benefited from this change. Who did not benefit? Feel free to pick 1 or more groups to discuss. Make sure you provide specific examples of how the group/groups did not benefit or were held back by "progress."
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Step 1: Introducing the Gilded Age

The Gilded Age began in 1877 and lasted till 1898 and it was characterized by economic and social changes. This period followed the Reconstruction era which was concluded by the Compromise of 1877. The benefits of the Gilded Age did not help or comfort some sections of American society and it is important to know about those marginalized sections and how they were prevented from benefiting the good aspects of the Gilded Age.