The American Gilded Age: everything you wanted to know
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The Impact of Industrialization on the Wild West
This chapter explores how industrialization transformed key industries in the Wild West during the American Gilded Age, such as farming, mining, and timber. It discusses how small farmers struggled to survive, leading to the decline of small farms and the rise of large farms, as well as the significant role of railroads in connecting the West to the industrialization happening in the East.
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