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The protests had various causes. The corruption of the Communist Party was a main issue. The control of the economy was working badly. The country was poor, and city dwellers got the worst of it.
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<span>In the spoils system, elected officials appointed friends and supporter to government jobs, regardless of their qualifications. By the Gilded Age, the government was filled with dishonest, unqualified employees. This system was so appealing to politicians because it ensures a loyal group of followers. Both parties handed out jobs to pay off the people who got them elected. The system led to corruption when dishonest appointees used their jobs for personal profit.</span>