Explain the meaning and origin of the name of the period; explain the significance of the beginning and ending dates of the period.

The Gilded Era

theme/motif 1: political, social, and economic corruption

theme/motif 2: westward social expansion

Explain the meaning and origin of the name of the period; explain the significance of the beginning and ending dates of the period.

Identify a couple/few of the main themes/motifs that characterize the period in general.

Present numerous specific examples that are representative of the main themes/motifs of the period. Briefly explain how each example is representative of a given theme/motif.