Gilded Age Political Cartoons

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What does this image say about the control of political bosses?

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political bosses control all of New York City

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What legislation is this cartoon referring to?

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Chinese Exclusion Act

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Cartoons such as this one during the Gilded Age took the position that industry's role in Congress was -

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a corrupting force on democracy

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Why does this image depict Rockefeller so large?

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He was a robber baron who used his money and power to influence government.

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What concept does this image refer to?

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nativisim

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What does this image say about the control of Standard Oil?

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Standard Oil had control over many aspects of government.

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What does this image say about the need for labor unions?

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labor unions were desirable because the workers were being crushed by difficult living conditions and poor pay.

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What does this image say about why workers looked up to political bosses?

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political bosses helped immigrants find jobs and handed out other favors

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Why do you think this man was trying to cover up or paint the Tammeny Hall Tiger?

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To cover up the corruption of political bosses in New York

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What does this image say is the controlling factor of decisions by political machines?

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money