Which of the following statements accurately describes political campaigns and elections during the Gilded Age?
A. Campaigns tended to be dull and unentertaining.
B. The electorate felt no loyalty to individual politicians.
C. An apathetic public saw political campaigns as a waste of time and money.
D. Interest in elections and voting was remarkably high.
Answer: D
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