There were many factors that led to the rise of political machines in American cities in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. One of the major factors that led to the rise of political machines was the rise of immigrant populations who sought to gain and increase their influence in the political realm and served as a powerful political tool for political machines. Political machines worked to enfranchise these voters through a system of patronage, and bribes and would bring them out on election days to support politicians who paid political bosses or awarded government privileges to. Positive aspects of this system were that it gave some increased level of representation of immigrant populations and worked to enfranchise these new political groups. However, these machines led to a high level of corruption and hurt the meritocracy of government institutions at the time.
As part of his Reconstruction plan, President Johnson thought the South should be treated relatively fairly, compared to how the radicals in Congress thought they should be treated.
Answer:
During Progressive Era:
1. Protection for workers and consumers were strengthened, and women finally achieved the right to vote.
2. Harness the power of the federal government to eliminate unethical and unfair business practices and reduced corruption
3. Counteract the negative social effects of industrialization by regulating private industry, strengthening protection for workers and consumers, and exposing corruption in both government and big businesses.
The New Deal:
1. Encompassed many programs designed to lift the United State out of the Great Depression
2. Sought to offer economic relief to the suffering, regulate private industry and grow the economy
3. Aimed to relief the unemployed, recover the economy through federal spending and job creation and; reform capitalism by means of regulatory legislation and the creation of new social welfare programs.
Explanation:
Progressive Era is the period in United State history from 1890s to the 1920s, an era in which intense social and political reform were aimed at making progress toward a better society. The New Deal is a set of domestic policies that dramatically expanded the federal government's role in economy, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented between 1933 to 1938. The first New Deal 1933 to 1934 while the second New Deal was implemented between 1935 to 1938.
Answer:
After the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, there was a backlash against the Federalist Party because Americans believed the party wanted the northern states to <u>secede</u> from the United States and join with Britain.
Explanation:
The Treaty of Ghent, signed on 24 December 1814, was a peace treaty between the United States and the United Kingdom that put an end to the War of 1812 (1812-1815). The Treaty ceased all hostilities, restored the borders between the United States and British North America (which would later Canada) to prewar status, and restored diplomatic relations between both countries.
The War of 1812 wasn't popular in many northern states of the US, especially in New England, as the war had crippled the New England economy because of its major economic and trade links with British North America. The then ruling party in New England, the Federalist Party, opposed the war because of this and campaigned for peace with the British. When the <u>Treaty of Ghent was signed, there was a backlash against the Federalist Party, as Americans from other states believed the party wanted the northern states to secede from the United States and join with Britain</u>. However, the Federalists in New England took a moderate position, as they recognized that any moves towards secession would likely trigger a major conflict, and they worked towards restoring trade with the British instead.
