The "Gilded Age" earned this popular nickname because________________.

A. the government was firmly committed to the gold standard during this time
B. the era was characterized by an obsession with riches
C. the average American's standard of living rapidly improved
D. people from rural areas were lured to the rapidly growing cities for jobs with higher wages


Answer: B

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