American Finance in the Gilded Age

Lesson Snapshot:

• The rapid economic development following the Civil War laid the groundwork for the modern U.S. industrial economy
• By 1890, the USA leaped ahead of Britain for first place in manufacturing output
• An explosion of new discoveries and inventions took place, a process called the “Second Industrial Revolution”
• Progressive Era: 1890–1920

Worksheet Task:

• Aimed at Students studying across AS/A2 Level or equivalent
• Premium resource
• Use as you wish in the classroom or home environment
• Use with other USA History Lessons & Resources
• Structured information sheet