In what ways did the rampant get-rich- quick mentality of western miners and land speculators set the tone for the gilded age?

During the onset of the gold rush and growth of successful western miners, this set the stage for the Gilded Age because it led people to believe that striking it rich quickly through mining for gold would be a foolproof and easy way to make a living for oneself.

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