How Big Business Shaped the Gilded Age

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This educational video explores the Gilded Age in American history, specifically focusing on the rapid rise of big business in the late 19th century. Using the accessible analogy of the board game Monopoly, the narrator introduces complex economic and historical concepts in a way that is engaging for students. The video breaks down the era into three main sections: the factors that fueled industrial growth, the profiles of key industrial figures, and the broader impact of this growth on American society.