In What Way Was Gilded Age Politics Different from American

question 35

Multiple Choice

In what way was Gilded Age politics different from American politics today?

• A) During the Gilded Age, the payment of dues to join a party was unheard of, and members tended to lack much loyalty to their party, often moving from one to the other.
• B) During the Gilded Age, bribery in politics was nonexistent because the federal government had put strict rules and punishments in place to deter potential offenders.
• C) During the Gilded Age, the role of the federal government far surpassed that of state governments due to the movement beyond sectional differences after the Civil War.
• D) During the Gilded Age, there were few potential immigrant voters, which led organizers to focus solely on gaining the votes of long-established, aristocratic families.
• E) During the Gilded Age, most political activity was focused on the state and local levels, with the federal government an insignificant force in the daily lives of most citizens.

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