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Nativists

Advocated for anti-immigrant policies, fueled by fears of cultural change and job competition, influencing immigration legislation and targeting specific groups.

Progressives

Advocated for social and political reform, focusing on issues like corruption, urbanization, and inequality, leading to significant reforms and shaping the 20th-century landscape.

Democratic Party

One of the major U.S. political parties historically supporting states' rights, evolving to back progressive and liberal policies, forming a diverse coalition and dominating American politics.

Granger Movement

Late 19th-century agrarian movement focusing on economic reforms, regulation of railroads, and advocating for farmers' rights, influencing early populist and progressive movements.

Southern Democrats

Conservative faction of the Democratic Party in Southern states, traditionally supporting states' rights and opposing civil rights legislation, declining in influence with party realignment.

“Muckrakers”

Journalists exposing social, economic, and political injustices through investigative reporting, influencing public opinion and reform movements, contributing to the rise of investigative journalism.

Populist Movement

Agrarian-based political movement advocating for farmers' interests, economic reforms, and influencing later reforms, serving as a predecessor to progressive and agrarian movements.

Republican Party

Major U.S. political party historically supporting abolitionism, civil rights, and big business, evolving to back conservative, free market policies and experiencing platform realignments.

“Mugwumps”

Reform-minded faction of Republicans bolting the party in 1884, supporting Democrat Grover Cleveland for president and advocating for civil service reform and honesty in government.

“Half-Breeds”

Republican Party faction in the late 19th century supporting civil service reform and moderate policies, opposing the "Stalwarts" and showcasing divisions within the party.

“Stalwarts”

Republican Party faction led by Roscoe Conkling favoring patronage, opposing civil service reform, and supporting traditional party machine politics, in opposition to the "Half-Breeds."