At the end of the ninetieth century and at the beginning of the twentieth century, two major issues, urbanization and immigration influenced America. These 2 grew significantly during this era, where America was becoming a world leader. During the Gilded Age, urbanization and immigration, impacted the economic, social, cultural, and political structures of the United States. Since the beginning of the Gilded Age, urbanization and immigration, had affected American politics. Political machines grew with the rise …showed first 75 words of 324 total…

…showed last 75 words of 324 total…t as dishonest as Boss Tweed, he still didn’t make his money in a completely truthful way. Document R displays Plunkitt’s opinion about what he called “honest graft”. Plunkitt explained how he made his fortune in one sentence “I seen my opportunities and took ‘em”. He would hear rumors about plan to develop certain properties, go buy the properties and then sell them back for more than they were actually worth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**