The gilded age refers to the period in the late 1800s when a layer of wealth and excess disguised poverty and corruption in america. is this statement true or false?

Why was it decided in potsdam that certain industries in germany would be disabled? a. to deplete resources that might prevent germany from coming to power again b. so that a portion of the eastern region of poland would be fused together with the soviet union c. to allow the allies to focus their war efforts in fighting the last part of the war against japan d. to provide economic aid for iran's government since large war demands were made on them