In Chapter 20, we focus on the interaction of the political, economic, and social forces within American society during the Gilded Age. ... The frustrations that had built up in the Gilded Age "an age of transition from rural to urban, from agrarian to industrial society "came to a head in the emotionally charged presidential contest of 1896. An analysis of the issues, outcome, and legacy of this election, which ended the political equilibrium of the age, is offered in the last section of the chapter. ...

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Roosevelt was a new type of politician that ended the Gilded Age politician's control. ... During the gilded age, when Roosevelt was ending college and starting his political life, the government allowed the industry to grow with any interference. ... This is one of the first times we see him change the trends of politics in the Gilded Age. ... Many of the politicians did not like what he was doing because they were "Gilded Age" politicians who thought the government should not interfere with business. ... Many historians, such as John J Newman, believe that the Gilded Age ended in 1900 w...

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Prior to this particular time period was the Gilded Age when presidents such as Grant, Hayes, and Tilden not only failed to take appropriate political action but also proved to be somewhat detrimental figures for their country. ... Although one would expect the amount of votes to grow, there was an decrease in percentage of people voting in presidential elections from 1900-1920, sharply contrasting with the extremely high amount of voter participation that occurred in the Gilded Ages. ... The economy recovered from the corruption of the Gilded Age with strong trust acts and changing women'...

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The whole mentality of the Progressive Era, despite the diversity within the different groups, was the common interest of improving life in the industrial age. ... At that point, presidential leadership was much better than it was in the Gilded Age. ...

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