The Gilded Age Riches and Rags Cities Rapidly

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The Gilded Age Riches and Rags

The Gilded Age Riches and Rags

Cities Rapidly growing due to immigrants, industry What problems may arise with rapid growth?

Cities Rapidly growing due to immigrants, industry What problems may arise with rapid growth? Sanitation, health, safety, crowded, transportation, water, crime, fire, etc.

Jacob Riis “How The Other Half Lives” Photographs exposing life in the slums

Jacob Riis “How The Other Half Lives” Photographs exposing life in the slums

Political Machines Controlled political party activities Offered services to voters and businesses for votes

Political Machines Controlled political party activities Offered services to voters and businesses for votes Many immigrants involved City bosses and their subordinates helped elect friendly politicians Controlled access to jobs Control of government and money ensured voter loyalty

Political Machines Rapid growth Political Machines Social Darwinism Inefficient government

Political Machines Rapid growth Political Machines Social Darwinism Inefficient government

Fraud and Graft Fake names, voter fraud Illegal use of office for personal gain

Fraud and Graft Fake names, voter fraud Illegal use of office for personal gain Boss Tweed Tammany Hall (Dem) Extravagant graft Thomas Nast

Gangs of New York https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=W 5 Dwn. NPHVAU

Gangs of New York https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=W 5 Dwn. NPHVAU

Social Darwinism Stresses individualism You are where you’re at because of you Ignores context/other

Social Darwinism Stresses individualism You are where you’re at because of you Ignores context/other factors Social Gospel Movement Jane Addams Hull House Seeks to aid the poor; salvation through service

Patronage vs. Civil Service Giving gov. jobs to supporters vs. to most qualified candidate

Patronage vs. Civil Service Giving gov. jobs to supporters vs. to most qualified candidate Hayes (Comp. 1877) doesn’t seek reelection and Republicans divided Stalwarts-patronage Reformers (Half Breeds)-civil service James Garfield nominated (Half Breed) Chester Arthur VP (Stalwart)

Election of 1880

Election of 1880

Assassination President Garfield shot by Charles Guiteau Disgruntled government worker “I did it and

Assassination President Garfield shot by Charles Guiteau Disgruntled government worker “I did it and I will go to jail for it. I am a Stalwart and Arthur is now president. ”

Pendleton Civil Service Act Despite being a Stalwart, President Arthur becomes a reformer Civil

Pendleton Civil Service Act Despite being a Stalwart, President Arthur becomes a reformer Civil service commission to make appointments to federal jobs by merit More honest and efficient Politicians turn to other means for funds Can no longer offer jobs

Election of 1884

Election of 1884

Tariffs Businesses wanted high tariffs Tax on imported goods Helps American business Democrats low

Tariffs Businesses wanted high tariffs Tax on imported goods Helps American business Democrats low tariffs Lower prices

Election of 1888

Election of 1888

Benjamin Harrison Wins presidency despite losing popular vote Mc. Kinley Tariff Act raises tariffs

Benjamin Harrison Wins presidency despite losing popular vote Mc. Kinley Tariff Act raises tariffs to highest rates Campaign financed by business

Election of 1892

Election of 1892

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GILDED AGE PROGRESSIVE ERA Gilded Age Gilded cheapGILDED AGE PROGRESSIVE ERA Gilded Age Gilded cheap
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Gilded Age Progressive Era Gilded Age Gilded cheapGilded Age Progressive Era Gilded Age Gilded cheap
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From Riches to Rags and Back Explaining theFrom Riches to Rags and Back Explaining the
From Rags to Riches the EU and IrelandsFrom Rags to Riches the EU and Irelands
The Gilded Age and Industrialization The Gilded AgeThe Gilded Age and Industrialization The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age and Big Business Gilded AgeThe Gilded Age and Big Business Gilded Age
From rags to riches Democratisation of the photographicFrom rags to riches Democratisation of the photographic
Rags to Riches An Orphans Journey Bharath BalabaskarRags to Riches An Orphans Journey Bharath Balabaskar
Dr Karsanbhai Khodidas Patel Rags to Riches EarlyDr Karsanbhai Khodidas Patel Rags to Riches Early
Successful Pilipino Enterprenuirs RAGS TO RICHES BEN CHANSuccessful Pilipino Enterprenuirs RAGS TO RICHES BEN CHAN