What organizations did the Populist Party form out of? What were their demands?
Populist party was formed from southern alliance and northern alliance. Demands: free silver, more paved roads, cheaper credit, government ownership of railroad
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Who was Frances Willard, and what 3 reforms did she work for?
Frances Willard was head of the WCTU. Prison reform and protective labor news. Women's suffrage
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What did Henry George say was the problem for the Industrial Revolution causing more poverty?
George said that the problem was ownership of the land, the source of all wealth. Was a writer, was being held by speculators
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Who was Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an abolitionist who led in antebellum period. Put anti-slavery first, worked for women suffrage.
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What was the platform of the Populist Party?
The platform of the Populist Party was nothing customary - 22 roses
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Who was the Credit Mobilier, and who did they bribe?
The Credit Mobilier was a company that came of Union Pacific. The vice president and Congress accepted bribes.
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Why was the populist party formed?
Populist party is an expression of farmers' grievances.
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Who was William McKinley?
William McKinley was nominated by republicans and pledged for high tariffs and maintenance of the gold standard, wins
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Explain how deflation works.
Deflation is when the dollar bill is more valuable.
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Who coined the phrase "Gilded Age"? Why was this term used?
The Gilded Age was coined by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner - Corruption of the Grant Administration
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Who was Mark Hanna?
Mark Hanna was an Ohio businessman and politician
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Who was the power behind the political machines? In what ways did the politician earn the loyalty of the neighborhood citizens?
The power was from bottom to top by local politicians. Politicians helped the poor, organized free celebrations on national holidays, and helped leave jail.
