The storeowner is putting up a sign that says, "As long as it is the law it shall be enforced, Theo. Roosevelt." The caption underneath reads, "A rational law, or—Tammany. Tammany.—Goin' to wait till dem reformers repeal dat law, are yer? Put me back and you won't need to repeal! See?"—Charles Jay Taylor, from Puck magazine, 1895 How did political machines gain significant power in many cities during the Gilded Age?

They maintained policies of honesty and transparency to the people they served.

They championed liberal local laws and social programs that favored the underprivileged.

They promised jobs, opportunities, and other favors to those in need in return for their votes.

They believed removing restrictions on businesses would benefit all classes of people in the city.

is this a question? put a question ?

i believe it is capitalists.  

native american contribution: the patriots from britain learn how to hunt, fish, and introduce diversity within cultures.

african americans: indirectly introduced the idea of diversity to americans. africans coming to america because of slavery taught white americans that people come from different backgrounds and colors. it also built america's economic stability for a great period of time. 

women: make america what it is today. there are some societies that are in the world currently that do not give women the same right we give women here in the united states. because women have rights here in the united states, other countries' citizens strive to come to america, especially women, since they have equal rights in the united states. this is important because america is seen and desired by many in the world. 

children: children are our future. we learn from our elders and carry out things the same or differently learning from america's history. we continue tradition and change tradition if it is needed.