I’m not entirely sure I think the answer is c
mark Twain called the late 19th century the "Gilded Age." By this, he meant that the period was glittering on the surface but corrupt underneath. ... It is easy to caricature the Gilded Age as an era of corruption, conspicuous consumption, and unfettered capitalism.
A is poverty b is political reforms
The answer is :A.The federal government lost power over the states through the policy of "new federalism."
I beleive it is John Austin. Hope this helps :)