Late Nineteenth

Definition

The late nineteenth century refers to the time period between 1871 and 1900, specifically the years leading up to the turn of the twentieth century.

Related terms

Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization and technological advancements that transformed society and brought about significant changes in manufacturing, transportation, and communication during the late eighteenth to mid-nineteenth centuries.

Gilded Age: Refers to the era after Reconstruction when there was rapid economic growth but also marked social inequality and political corruption in America during the late nineteenth century.

Progressive Era: A period of social activism and political reform that aimed to address societal problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption from around 1890 to 1920.