There was wide spread corruption in the 19th century politics.... bribery was very common, buying seats in political offices, buying votes, extremely shady business deals regarding the railroad businesses, etc.
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The most egregious examples of corruption were how the "Trusts" bought politicians to change the laws. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust, for example, manipulated railroad rates to drive other refiners out of business, while pocketing secret rebates. Railroads, banks, meats, and steel did the same, making them all targets of Teddy Roosevelt, known as the 'trust-buster.'
The 19th century.
The year 1809 is in the 19th century.
Progressives of the late 19th and early 20th centuries worked to improve working conditions as well as regulate child labor. Additionally, Progressives embraced modern technology and fought against corruption in American politics.
In the 18th century, mechanics were pretty much anyone who worked with tools to make or repair things. An example of an 18th century mechanic is Benjamin Franklin. In the 19th century, the definition was mostly the same as in the 18th century however, automobiles were beginning to be produced in the 19th century which would have been the beginnings of the profession of a mechanic.
There was an increase in the demand for slaves in the early 19th century because of the increased population and farming industry.