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Why Politicians Couldn't Agree in the Gilded Age

The causes of political stalemate in the Gilded Age were rooted in party competition, limited government ideology, and patronage systems that defined American politics from 1877-1900. This period saw significant reforms including the impact of civil service reform Pendleton Act 1881 and the emergence of powerful political machines.

• Political landscape was characterized by strong two-party competition between Republicans and Democrats
• Social Darwinism and laissez-faire economics dominated political ideology
• High voter turnout was driven by strong party identification and regional loyalties
• Civil service reform marked a shift away from the role of party patronage in gilded age politics
• The period culminated in the pivotal election of 1896 between William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan

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AP US History Ch19 AMSCO The Politics of the Gilded Age (1877-1900) Politics in the Gilded Age Causes of Stalemate • complacency/conservatis

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Congressional Leadership and Civil Service Reform

This section examines the key congressional leaders and the transformation of civil service during the Gilded Age. The period saw significant reforms in government employment practices and political financing.

Vocabulary: "Stalwarts" and "Halfbreeds" were opposing Republican factions, with Stalwarts supporting traditional patronage systems.

Quote: Thomas "Czar" Reed earned his nickname through his autocratic rule as Speaker of the House in 1890.

Highlight: The Pendleton Act of 1881 revolutionized civil service by establishing competitive examinations for government positions.

The chapter also explores the ongoing debates over currency and tariffs, highlighting the tension between advocates of "hard" and "soft" money policies.

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The Growth of Discontent (1888-1896)

The final section chronicles the rising social and economic tensions of the late Gilded Age. This period saw significant legislative activity under the "Billion-Dollar Congress" during Benjamin Harrison's presidency.

Definition: The "Billion-Dollar Congress" earned its nickname by being the first to pass a federal budget exceeding one billion dollars.

Example: The McKinley Tariff of 1890 significantly raised taxes on foreign products, demonstrating the protectionist policies of the era.

Highlight: The Sherman Antitrust Act and Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890 represented major attempts to address economic concerns of the period.

The chapter concludes by examining the growing political discontent that would eventually lead to significant reforms in the Progressive Era.

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Political Transformation (Page 3)

The third page covers the significant political changes from 1888 to 1896, including the "Billion-Dollar Congress" and the rise of the Populist movement.

Definition: Billion-Dollar Congress - The first Congress to appropriate over $1 billion in peacetime spending.

Example: The McKinley Tariff of 1890 significantly raised taxes on foreign products to protect American industry.

AP US History Ch19 AMSCO The Politics of the Gilded Age (1877-1900) Politics in the Gilded Age Causes of Stalemate • complacency/conservatis

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Economic Challenges (Page 4)

This page focuses on the economic difficulties of the 1890s and their political implications, particularly the rise of William Jennings Bryan and the election of 1896.

Highlight: Jacob Coxey's march to Washington in 1894 represented growing social unrest during the depression.

Quote: "Bryan turned the Demo-Populist campaign into a nationwide crusade."

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Congressional Leadership and Civil Service Reform

This section examines the key congressional leaders and the transformation of civil service during the Gilded Age. The period saw significant reforms in government employment practices and political financing.

Vocabulary: "Stalwarts" and "Halfbreeds" were opposing Republican factions, with Stalwarts supporting traditional patronage systems.

Quote: Thomas "Czar" Reed earned his nickname through his autocratic rule as Speaker of the House in 1890.

Highlight: The Pendleton Act of 1881 revolutionized civil service by establishing competitive examinations for government positions.

The chapter also explores the ongoing debates over currency and tariffs, highlighting the tension between advocates of "hard" and "soft" money policies.

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The Growth of Discontent (1888-1896)

The final section chronicles the rising social and economic tensions of the late Gilded Age. This period saw significant legislative activity under the "Billion-Dollar Congress" during Benjamin Harrison's presidency.

Definition: The "Billion-Dollar Congress" earned its nickname by being the first to pass a federal budget exceeding one billion dollars.

Example: The McKinley Tariff of 1890 significantly raised taxes on foreign products, demonstrating the protectionist policies of the era.

Highlight: The Sherman Antitrust Act and Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890 represented major attempts to address economic concerns of the period.

The chapter concludes by examining the growing political discontent that would eventually lead to significant reforms in the Progressive Era.

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Political Transformation (Page 3)

The third page covers the significant political changes from 1888 to 1896, including the "Billion-Dollar Congress" and the rise of the Populist movement.

Definition: Billion-Dollar Congress - The first Congress to appropriate over $1 billion in peacetime spending.

Example: The McKinley Tariff of 1890 significantly raised taxes on foreign products to protect American industry.

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Economic Challenges (Page 4)

This page focuses on the economic difficulties of the 1890s and their political implications, particularly the rise of William Jennings Bryan and the election of 1896.

Highlight: Jacob Coxey's march to Washington in 1894 represented growing social unrest during the depression.

Quote: "Bryan turned the Demo-Populist campaign into a nationwide crusade."

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Politics in the Gilded Age: Causes of Stalemate

The opening chapter explores the fundamental causes of political gridlock during the Gilded Age. The period was characterized by governmental complacency and conservative approaches to governance, influenced by three main factors: political ideology, campaign tactics, and party patronage.

Definition: Social Darwinism and laissez-faire economics dominated political thinking, promoting limited government intervention in social and economic affairs.

Example: Campaign strategies relied heavily on spectacle, featuring brass bands, flags, and crowd-pleasing events to attract voters.

Highlight: Both major parties maintained strong organizational structures, with Republicans dominating state-level politics while Democrats controlled city politics.

The chapter also details the presidential politics of the era, beginning with Rutherford B. Hayes' controversial election in 1876 and his subsequent actions to end Reconstruction.

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