1. Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Gilded Age?
African-Americans continued to labor
under the burdens of slavery
Industrialization stagnated as
entrepreneurs lost money on the stock
market
Big business owners and political leaders
were often oppressive and corrupt
The United States acquired territory in the
Caribbean and the Pacific
CLEAR ALL

the correct answer is d: "party organizers, volunteers, voters, and elected officials."

party organizers: individuals responsible for designing strategies in order to better execute the political campaign. this includes the candidate's public relations. volunteers: individuals responsible for raising awareness regarding the candidates running for office.voters: individuals who are convinced by volunteers that a particular candidate is the best option.elected officials: winning candidate and his elected team are a product of a successful political campaign.