The economy of the guilded age was characterized by
economic growth and high unemployment among unskilled workers
rapid economic growth and social change
a deep recession in which high unemployment fueled massive and rebellious social change
slow economic growth and high unemployment among the middle class

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.