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Agricultural problems
As more and more crops were dumped onto the American market, it depressed the prices farmers could demand for their produce. Farmers were growing more and more and making less and less. If one looks at cotton production and prices during the Gilded Age, one can see the problem facing the farmer quite clearly. -
Corruption of government
The dominant issues were cultural (especially regarding prohibition, education, and ethnic or racial groups) and economic (tariffs and money supply). With the rapid growth of cities, political machines increasingly took control of urban politics. -
Working conditions
Workers often got sick or died because of the long hours and unsanitary conditions. Workers formed unions and went on strike, and the government passes legislation to improve unsafe and inhumane conditions. -
Urbanization
Millions poured into cities for jobs in factories during the industrial era. This rapid urbanization resulted in overpopulation, crowded tenements, strain on city service, health issues etc.
