2. Today’s Goal 22-January-13 To evaluate the political situation of the late 19 th century –Post Reconstruction (1878-1900) – By the end of class you should understand the following terms/concepts: Review Laissez-Faire Economics Civil Service Reform American Populism – Introduction

3. Laissez-Faire Economics “Allow to Be” A hands off approach to business. – Jeffersonian in theory Government: – Did not regulate business – Offered Subsidies – Protected with tariffs Wealth should trickle down Wealthy / Big Business Gov. The Working Masses

4. Laissez-Faire Example - Railroads

6. Civil Service Reform (of the Spoils System)

7. The Spoils SYSTEM Laborer Manager Owner Alderman Mayor

8. Reform and Assassination The Spoils System was viewed negatively by some Republicans (Half- Breeds) Many Republicans LOVED Spoils System (Stalwarts) Some were on the fence (Mugwumps) In 1880 the Republicans nominated a Half- Breed, James Garfield, for President and he won

9. Assassination over Civil Service Reform Shot – July 2, 1881 Died – September 19,1881

11. Populism Reading In 1892 a 3 rd Party started in the West calling themselves the Populists. The Populists were intent on REFORM – They did not want to see only the Spoils system end but many other corrupt political practices. – The Populists envisioned a Voting Coalition (add this to your list in a blank spot) made up of Farmers and Industrial laborers (The masses)

12. Today’s Goal 22-January-13 To evaluate the political situation of the late 19 th century –Post Reconstruction (1878-1900) – By the end of class you should understand the following terms/concepts: Laissez-Faire Economics Civil Service Reform American Populism