Question

use the quote below to answer the question.
\the external glitter of wealth conceals a corrupt political core that reflects the
growing gap between the very few rich and the very many poor.\ - mark twain, the
gilded age: a tale of today (1873)
the term \gilded age\ is used to refer to the late 1800s because it was...
el termino \edad dorada\ se uso para referirse a finales del siglo xix porque fue...
○ a time period where there was a major increase in voting rights for women
○ a period marked by political corruption
○ an era of major social reforms
○ a time of increased socialistic activity in the western states.

Explanation:

The quote from Mark Twain explicitly states that the Gilded Age had an "external glitter of wealth" hiding a "corrupt political core". This directly aligns with the defining characteristic of the late 1800s as a period marked by political corruption, while the other options do not match the provided quote or historical context of the era.

Answer:

A period marked by political corruption