Ch. 23 - Politics in the Gilded Age 1869-1896 The Gilded Age Mark Twain Post Civil War Era Congress of the Gilded Age.

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Ch Politics in the Gilded Age

The Gilded Age Mark Twain Post Civil War Era Congress of the Gilded Age

Republican Party Rep. dominated white house Campaign Strategy Supporters “What’s good for business is good for workers”

Democratic Party Supporters Compared to Republican Party Both conservative on $ issues Politics of business Unwilling to take stand on real issues

Major Political Issues Tariff Currency Reform Civil Service Reform

Grant Administration, Election of 1868 Election of 1872 Scandals Credit Mobilier Scandal Salary Grab Act 1873 Whiskey Ring Trade Post

Election of 1876

Rutherford B. Hayes-Republican (OH) Samuel J. Tilden-Democrat (NY) Results

Compromise of 1877 No second term Removal of remaining federal troops in South At least one Southerner would get a post in Cabinet Support generous spending for internal improvements for the south