The heads of the industrial companies quickly became very wealthy and exploited their workers. At factories and mills across the country workers went on strike against company leaders for better wages and hours. These company officials threatened their workers and the government often became involved to settle disputes, but usually sided with the big corporations. Due to this the difference between social classes became evident. The poor became poorer and poorer as the rich businessmen cheated them out to make more profits. Overall, there were many good advancements made during the gilded era, but many social outcomes were
The heads of the industrial companies quickly became very wealthy and exploited their workers. At factories and mills across the country workers went on strike against company leaders for better wages and hours. These company officials threatened their workers and the government often became involved to settle disputes, but usually sided with the big corporations. Due to this the difference between social classes became evident. The poor became poorer and poorer as the rich businessmen cheated them out to make more profits. Overall, there were many good advancements made during the gilded era, but many social outcomes were