Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum
Central Pacific Rr Photographic History Museum: Credit Mobilier
Read a chapter from a book by Edward Winslow Martin, published in 1873, which lays out what Credit Mobilier was and how being associated with the company and its stock became such a scandal to members of Congress in 1872.
Other
The Garfield Observer: Stalwarts, Half Breeds, and Political Assassination
This is a concise description of the turmoil in the Republican Party leading up to the campaign and election of 1880. How or whether to reform the patronage system was at the heart of the selection of a candidate. Find out about the...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Gilded Age 1870 1900: Key Political Issues: Patronage, Tariffs, Gold
Political patronage was a big problem in the late 19th century and led to corruption within the government. This made it difficult to reform the civil service. Tariffs were another big issue and affected economic groups in different...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Rutherford Hayes: Campaigns and Elections
Read this very thorough discussion of the nomination process for the candidates for both the Republican and Democratic Parties in the election of 1876. In addition, the explanation of the eventual outcome of the disputed election is very...
US Department of State
U.s, Department of State: Office of the Historian: Blaine and Pan Americanism
A look at James G. Blaine as Secretary of State and his interest in pursuing Pan Americanism and developing U.S. interests in Latin America.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Foreign Affairs
Read about the vigorous foreign policy pursued by Benjamin Harrison during his four-year term as president. His decisive actions presaged Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James A. Garfield: Campaign/election of 1880
James A. Garfield was truly a dark horse candidate for the presidency. Read about the problems the Republicans had in settling on a candidate, and find out how close the election truly was when Garfield defeated Winfield Hancock.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Art & History: Political Cartoons of Thomas Nast
Thomas Nast was an astute observer of the political machinations in Washington, D.C., as well as New York City. This slideshow of his cartoons show the quarrel between the moderate Republcans and the conservatives as they tried to gain...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1884
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1884 won by Democratic nominee, Grover Cleveland.
Other
Encyclopedia of the New American Nation: Pan Americanism
Read about the history behind the U.S. interest in a Pan-American conference in the 1890s. Find out about the limited success when the delegates of the U.S. and Latin America finally met.
270 To Win
270towin: 1884 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1884 won by Grover Cleveland in a narrow victory.
Curated OER
Museum of the City of New York: James G. Blaine
A cabinet card of James G. Blaine from the Musum of the City of New York.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James G. Blaine
Blaine was a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator from Maine, U.S. Secretary of State, and ran for presidency.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James G. Blaine
(1830-1893) US representative, Speaker of the House of Representatives, senator from Maine, and secretary of state.