The document discusses Gilded Age politics in the United States from the 1870s to the 1890s. Both major political parties, the Republicans and Democrats, supported business interests and a limited role for government. There was little distinction between the parties on issues. Voter turnout remained high, but political campaigns focused more on entertainment than issues. Factions emerged within the parties, such as the Stalwarts who supported patronage, and the Half-Breeds who favored civil service reform. National issues of the time included debates around currency, tariffs, immigration policy, and regulating industry.

1. APUSH REVIEW Gilded Age Politics As found in Barron’s Study Keys EZ-101 American History 1877 to the Present Published 1992