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Political Machines
a party organization, headed by a single boss or small autocratic group, that commands enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of a city, county, or state. -
Boss Tweed
An American politician most notable for being the "boss" of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century. Tweed was convicted for stealing an amount estimated by an aldermen's committee from New York City taxpayers through political corruption. -
Immigration
As American wages grew much higher than those in Europe, especially for skilled workers, the period saw an influx of millions of European immigrants. -
Captains of Industry
A captain of industry was a business leader who contributed positively to the country in some way. . This may have been through increased productivity, expansion of markets, providing more jobs, or acts of philanthropy.
