Political and Economic Challenges during the Gilded Age

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Political and Economic Challenges during the Gilded Age Essential Question: Why did the political structure change during the Gilded Age?

Weak Presidents Hayes wins b/c secret deal (Compromise of 1877) Benjamin Harrison lost popular vote; won electoral vote Chester Arthur took over after James Garfield was assassinated

Strong President Grover Cleveland Known for integrity Won 1892 election

The Public and Corruption Public knew about corruption and expressed their views through political cartoons “The Bosses of the Senate” by Joseph Keppler Thomas Nast –cartoons exposing William Marcy “Boss” Tweed

Gvmnt during Gilded Age Corrupt Spoils system Led to Garfield’s assassination Led to civil service system Pendleton Civil Service Act—created by Pres. Arthur after assassination Creates a civil service exam—job depends on how well you do on the test (merit)

Economic Challenges Money based on gold standard Got rid of greenbacks Wanted to coin silver Some thought if they did, prices would inflate and hurt trade but help the farmers

Economic Challenges Disagreements over tariffs Rep—favor high tariffs b/c allows US industries to grow and promote jobs Dem—said they’d increase costs of goods to consumers and make it more difficult for farmers to sell abroad.

Target Goal Redraw the cartoon “Bosses of the Senate” to fit today’s society (& govt). Who or what companies do you think drives Congress? Write 1 paragraph to explain your cartoon and why you chose those people/companies.