Slide 1 Slide 2 The Gilded Age The Gilded Age also known as the Golden Age But was it really Golden??? What would cause it to NOT be Golden? Corruption… political scandal……
Slide 1Dr. Romeyn The Bullis School Slide 2 The Gilded Age What led to the massive wealth and economic growth that characterized this time period? Who was left out financially?…
1. A Two-Party Stalemate Two-Party “Balance” 2. Intense Voter Loyalty to the Two Major Political Parties 3. Well-Defined Voting Blocs Democratic Bloc Republican Bloc…
Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 1. A Two-Party Stalemate Slide 4 2. Intense Voter Loyalty to the Two Major Political Parties Slide 5 Gilded Age Politics High Voter Participation—…
Slide 1 Gilded Age Politics Slide 2 Political Bosses: Manipulated immigration, controlled jobs, business licenses, and influenced courts and other municipal agencies. They…
Slide 1 CIVIL SERVICE REPLACES PATRONAGE Nationally, some politicians pushed for reform in the hiring system The system had been based on Patronage; giving jobs and favors…
Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 1. A Two-Party Stalemate Slide 4 Two-Party “Balance” Slide 5 2.Intense Voter Loyalty to the Two Major Political Parties **note voter turnouts…
Slide 1 Unit 8 Part 2 2013 Slide 2 Slide 3 1. A Two-Party Stalemate Slide 4 Two-Party “Balance” Slide 5 2. Intense Voter Loyalty to the Two Major Political Parties Slide…