ETP Pages 380-388. This document delves into the intricacies of US politics during the Gilded Age, focusing on the period from 1877 to 1900. The assignment explores key political factions, personalities, and events that shaped this era. Topics include patronage politics, the Republican factions of Stalwarts and Halfbreeds, the enigmatic Mugwumps, and pivotal elections like that of 1880 and 1884. It also covers significant legislative acts such as the Pendleton Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act. The document addresses critical issues such as civil service reform, currency problems with greenbacks and silver, and the tariff debate. Two synthesis questions prompt students to analyze the nuanced political stances and major issues during this transformative period in American history.