Amajor danger to democratic government in the last part of the 19th century was ?

A major danger to democratic government in the last part of the 19th century was : The power of business leaders with corrupt political machines

At that time , business leaders with other corrupt political machines started to make efforts to gain influence within the government. They did this by funding the representatives of their own choosing so they can receive a seat within the government body.

congress failed to remove johnson. but it did succeed in getting control of efforts to re-build the south following america's civil war. radical republicans wanted to punish the south for starting the war. they also wanted to be sure new governments in the southern states would support the republican party.