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captain of industry
it was in the late 19th century a captain of industry is a leader that contributes to its country positively. through expansion of markets, more jobs and increase in productivity. -
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boss tweed
boss tweed also known as william tweed was a american politician he was notable as boss of tammany hall the democraic political machine that played a major roll in the 19th century. -
immigration during gilded age
immigration took place during the gilded age mostly the immigrants were roman catholic and eastern orthodox. also jews from eastern europe began to immigrate to run away from persecution. some knew english others were illiterate. -
politics during the gilded age
political machines took over urban politics. the major political issues were the high tarrifs that raised the cost in consumer goods. during the gilded age politics were corrupted by drunk men. -
political machines
a political machine is a political group in which a person or group has authority or is popular enough to have control over political administration or any type of goverment.
