Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Politics

Between 1870 and 1900, voter participation was high, with the Republican Party dominating the north and west, while the Democratic Party had a mix of northern immigrants and southern Protestants. Corruption was rampant during the Gilded Age, with scandals like the Crédit Mobilier involving high-level government officials. President Grant's administration was marred by scandals due to political patronage. The Republican Party split into stalwarts and half breeds over reform issues, with President Garfield's assassination marking the end of this division.

What factors contributed to the high voter participation rates between 1870 and 1900?

How did the Republican Party's platform differ from that of the Democratic Party during this period?

What were some of the major scandals during Grant's administration?

Describe the impact of the Crédit Mobilier scandal on American politics.

What were the main differences between the stalwarts and the half breeds within the Republican Party?