Gilded age politics

Gilded Age Politics

  • Laissez-Faire

     Laissez-Faire
    The belief that economies and businesses function best when there is no interference by the government. It is one of the guiding principles of capitalism and a free market economy.
  • Tammany Hall

    Tammany Hall
    A New York political organization run by the boss William "Boss" Tweed. It was a Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in controlling New York City and New York State politics and helping immigrants
  • Captains of Industry

    Captains of Industry
    Business leader whose means of amassing a personal fortune contributed positively to the country in some way
  • Political Machines

    Political Machines
    Political group where an authoritative boss commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses, who received rewards for their efforts