Chapter 21: Section One Progressivism and Political Machines

Chapter 21: Section One: Progressivism and Political Machines

​ Tammany Hall

​ Political Machines

​ Political Machines

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Gilded Age

This period in U.S. politics and social history is often called the "Gilded Age" because of its opulence and high levels of income inequality and political/business corruption​, hidden by a veneer of extravagance and wealth.

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Combating Corruption

Because of the business and political corruption that emerged during the Industrial Revolution, a new political movement was founded to fight corruption: The Progressive Movement. ​

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One of the key weapons to combat corruption was the use of newspapers and journalists to investigate and report on these activities.​

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Change in American Politics

This period of history also saw some tremendous changes in the structure and practice of American politics.

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For the first time ever, corporations made large contributions to U.S. elections to push for industrial interests​.

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This era also sees a fundamental change in the way elections are financed​, and shows how money can influence elections.

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