Rise of Spoilsmen (jan 19, 1870 – jun 20, 1877)

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- Republican leadership passed from reformers (Thaddeus Stevens, Charles Sumner, Benjamin Wade) to political manipulators (Roscoe Conkling, James Blaine).
- Patronage - giving jobs (spoils) to supporters
- Corruption in business/government.
Wall Street financers (Jay Gould) made deals with Grant's brother in law.
- Corruption in local politics
William Tweed of New York City
Tammany Hall.

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