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Learn about political corruption during the Gilded Age and the rise of the Populist Party in this 10-minute APUSH review video covering Unit 6 Topic 13. Explore how corruption manifested at both federal and local levels, examining laissez-faire economic policies that enabled federal corruption and the political machines that dominated local politics. Discover how the Populist Party emerged as a reform movement attempting to address these widespread corrupt practices, while analyzing the limited success of their efforts. Gain essential knowledge about this critical period in American political history, understanding the systemic issues that plagued government institutions and the grassroots response that sought to challenge the established political order.
