The Word Gild in the Term Gilded Age Accurately Describes

The word gild in the term Gilded Age accurately describes the late nineteenth century in the United States because .

A) the majority of Americans benefited from the unprecedented growth in prosperity
B) it was characterized by the rise of large and remarkably beautiful cities
C) it was marked by the technological innovations achieved at all levels of society
D) its dazzling accomplishments were like a thin veneer when compared with its many social problems