Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an abolitionist who led in antebellum period. Put anti-slavery first, worked for women suffrage.
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
Who was the leader of the American Socialist Party?
Eugene V Debs led the American Socialist Party
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
What did Karl Marx believe would happen to society?
Karl Marx believed that capitalism would end
Who was in charge of the National Woman Suffrage Association, and what did she do?
Susan B Anthony persuaded a senator to propose an amendment for women suffrage
Explain how deflation works.
Deflation is when the dollar bill is more valuable.
Under which President did the most corruption exist in Federal Government?
Grant was the most corrupt president.
What was the "single tax", and how was it to work?
The Single Tax was on land not what its value was but it's potential value - proposed by George
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.
What was the platform of the Populist Party?
The platform of the Populist Party was nothing customary - 22 roses
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
How did Tammany Hall continue to be an active influence in New York politics?
Tammany Hall influenced by drawing power and serving 24 hours a day
What were two Temperance organizations?
Anti-Saloon League and WCTU were two temperance groups
How did special interest groups influence legislation?
Special interest groups were lobbyists trying to get what they want
What was the most notorious political machine? Who ran it? How did they steal millions of dollars in city funds? Give an example of the corruption.
Tammany Hall. Tweed Ring. William M Tweed. Stole millions through kickback. A contractor was paid 3 million for 9 months work. Gets power from people
What books did Karl Marx write?
Karl Marx wrote Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital
Who was Thomas Nast, and how did he bring down this ring?
Thomas Nast was a political cartoonist who wrote in the Harpers Weekly about the corruption of the Tweed Ring.
What did socialists want to change, and why?
Socialists wanted to change the entire social and political system because of Karl Marx.
Who was Finley Peter Dunne, and what did he do?
Finley Peter Dunne was a humorist; he made fun of the parties
What was the Bland-Allison Act of 1878?
The Bland Allison Act was treasury buy from 2 million to 4 million of silver
Who was Mark Hanna?
Mark Hanna was an Ohio businessman and politician
What were the main issues of the 1896 Presidential election?
Issues of the 1896 election were that free silver was not a big problem to base an entire campaign so Bryan was in trouble and McKinley -cotton and grain costly
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
Who was William McKinley?
William McKinley was nominated by republicans and pledged for high tariffs and maintenance of the gold standard, wins
Name 2 women's labor unions.
International Ladies Garment Workers Union, and National Women's Trade Union League.
Who was William Jennings Bryan?
William Jennings Bryan was the democratic candidate for the presidential election.
Explain how inflation works.
Inflation is when money loses value because of the amount of goods
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.
Why was the populist party formed?
Populist party is an expression of farmers' grievances.
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