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Political Bosses and Machines were the backbone of the gilded age. They held down reformers for big business and improved the living conditions (not working conditions) of immigrants (all in exchange for votes of course), and then the cycle would repeat because of the massive influx of immigrants to America.
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Who were some political bosses of the gilded age?
The bosses of the gilded age were usually corrupt and received payment from the robber barons. Some of these bosses were Boss Tweed and the political machine of Tammany Hall. The corruption extended to include some of the presidents.
Why were machine bosses typically seen as corrupt in gilded age?
During the Gilded Age, machine bosses were often viewed as corrupt due to their practices of political patronage, where they exchanged jobs and services for votes and loyalty. They manipulated the political system to maintain power and control over urban populations, using methods like bribery and intimidation. This corruption was further exacerbated by their ties to business interests, leading to widespread public distrust in both political institutions and the electoral process. As a result, the era became synonymous with graft and unethical behavior in politics.
Progressives generally believed there should be?
Progressives pushed for changes in city governments in order to fight the old "machine politics of Gilded Age.
Which of these choices does not characterize the Gilded Age?
there was corruption in national and loca politics
How were airplanes important to the gilded age?
There were no airplanes in 'the gilded age'.
What are the MAIN ideas in the gilded age?
Two the main ideas were Businesses and Politics
What extent was the gilded age an age of inaction apathy and extremism in American politics?
A great extent. The Gilded Age was full of corrupt and incompetent American leaders.
A characteristics of gilded age diplomacy was that it?
Was driven by partisan politics and carried without any national purpose.
How is womens fashion debated in the gilded age important?
Ifwas and is important.!
What was the most important invention of the gilded age?
soap
What is the name for the time period after the reconstruction that refers to a time of corruption in business and politics?
the gilded age. double check that tho.
What has the author Robert W Cherny written?
Robert W. Cherny has written: 'American politics in the Gilded Age, 1868-1900' -- subject(s): Politics and government 'California women and politics' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Political activity, Women 'Competing visions' -- subject(s): History
