1. Discuss the meaning of “Gilded Age”
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Discuss the meaning of “Gilded Age”

2. Annotated Timeline Directions:
1. work in small groups (no more than 3) or alone to create an annotated timeline for the Gilded Age.
2. Note each of the presidencies of the period on the timeline, beginning with U.S. Grant’s and ending with William McKinley’s.
3. Fill in annotations along the timeline that point out various issues, controversies, new legislation of each administration. You should strive to have at least one of each (issues, controversies, new legislation).