The Gilded age had very little regulation, and was well-known for corrupt practices in business and politics alike. Local laws, like the Grange laws, tried to help farmers, and the Pendleton Civil Service Act tried to help manage political issues, and these did lay the way for future laws.
One significant law passed during the Gilded Age was the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. This legislation aimed to regulate the railroad industry by prohibiting discriminatory practices and requiring that railroad rates be "reasonable and just." It established the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to oversee and enforce these regulations, marking the federal government's first attempt to regulate private industry on behalf of the public interest. The Act represented a crucial step towards addressing the monopolistic practices that characterized the Gilded Age economy.
Two the main ideas were Businesses and Politics
The description of the political corruption of the Grant administration and the mostly unsuccessful efforts to reform politics is patronage and stalwart. Credit mobilizer scandal and half breeds are also unsuccessful reform politics.
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1887: The Interstate Commerce Act which attacked monopolies and competition. 1890: Sherman Antitrust Act which attacked contracts made between businesses.
One significant law passed during the Gilded Age was the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. This legislation aimed to regulate the railroad industry by prohibiting discriminatory practices and requiring that railroad rates be "reasonable and just." It established the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to oversee and enforce these regulations, marking the federal government's first attempt to regulate private industry on behalf of the public interest. The Act represented a crucial step towards addressing the monopolistic practices that characterized the Gilded Age economy.
there was corruption in national and loca politics
Gilded Age politics and today’s politics share similarities in their influence from wealthy interests and lobbyists, as both eras experience significant impact from money in politics. However, a key difference lies in the structure and regulation of political campaigning; today, there are more formalized election laws and oversight mechanisms, whereas the Gilded Age was marked by rampant corruption and minimal regulation. Additionally, contemporary politics is characterized by a more engaged electorate, partly due to advancements in communication and information dissemination, unlike the often apathetic voter base of the Gilded Age.
Two the main ideas were Businesses and Politics
Mark Twain.
Mark Twain.
A great extent. The Gilded Age was full of corrupt and incompetent American leaders.
John D. Rockefeller.First billionaire
A trust is when competing companies in an industry join together to control the industry. They form a monopoly.
Was driven by partisan politics and carried without any national purpose.
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the gilded age. double check that tho.