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A History of US Books

An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917
An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917
An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917
An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917
An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917
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An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917
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Book #8 · Chapter Book · Ages 11–14 · 1994

An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917

By Joy Hakim

Explore the Gilded Age's wealth and struggle, where industry giants and immigrant workers clash.

228 pages
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Summary: Dive into the Gilded Age, where industry titans like Carnegie and Rockefeller amass fortunes while immigrant workers toil in harsh conditions. Meet figures like Mother Jones and Teddy Roosevelt, who challenge the era's vast inequalities. Witness America's rise on the global stage during World War I. This gripping narrative reveals the stark contrasts and pivotal moments that shaped a nation.
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A History of US Series

1 book · Published 1994

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An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917

Chapter Book · Ages 11–14 · 1994

Explore the Gilded Age's wealth and struggle, where industry giants and immigrant workers clash.

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