Politics in the Gilded Age - AP U.S. History
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Which political party dominated the presidency during the Gilded Age?
Which political party dominated the presidency during the Gilded Age?
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Republican Party. Controlled the presidency for most of 1869-1893.
Republican Party. Controlled the presidency for most of 1869-1893.
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Name the famous political machine based in New York City during the Gilded Age.
Name the famous political machine based in New York City during the Gilded Age.
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Tammany Hall. Corrupt Democratic organization led by Boss Tweed.
Tammany Hall. Corrupt Democratic organization led by Boss Tweed.
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Who was the leader of Tammany Hall known for his corrupt practices?
Who was the leader of Tammany Hall known for his corrupt practices?
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William M. Tweed, also known as Boss Tweed. Infamous for stealing millions through government contracts.
William M. Tweed, also known as Boss Tweed. Infamous for stealing millions through government contracts.
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What was the major focus of the Farmers' Alliance during the Gilded Age?
What was the major focus of the Farmers' Alliance during the Gilded Age?
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Agricultural reform and economic cooperation. Organized farmers to address economic hardships collectively.
Agricultural reform and economic cooperation. Organized farmers to address economic hardships collectively.
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What was the primary aim of the Populist Party formed in the 1890s?
What was the primary aim of the Populist Party formed in the 1890s?
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Advocating for the rights of farmers and laborers. Third party opposing corporate power and financial elites.
Advocating for the rights of farmers and laborers. Third party opposing corporate power and financial elites.
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Which event marked the first nationwide labor strike in the United States?
Which event marked the first nationwide labor strike in the United States?
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The Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Sparked by wage cuts during economic depression.
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877. Sparked by wage cuts during economic depression.
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Identify the 1886 event that significantly impacted the labor movement.
Identify the 1886 event that significantly impacted the labor movement.
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Haymarket Affair. Bombing during labor protest damaged union reputation.
Haymarket Affair. Bombing during labor protest damaged union reputation.
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Name the labor union led by Samuel Gompers during the Gilded Age.
Name the labor union led by Samuel Gompers during the Gilded Age.
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American Federation of Labor (AFL). Focused on skilled workers and practical goals.
American Federation of Labor (AFL). Focused on skilled workers and practical goals.
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What economic theory did Gilded Age politicians often use to justify laissez-faire policies?
What economic theory did Gilded Age politicians often use to justify laissez-faire policies?
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Social Darwinism. Applied Darwin's theories to justify economic inequality.
Social Darwinism. Applied Darwin's theories to justify economic inequality.
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What was the main issue addressed by the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?
What was the main issue addressed by the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?
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Regulation of railroads to ensure fair rates. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission for oversight.
Regulation of railroads to ensure fair rates. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission for oversight.
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Which tariff, passed in 1890, raised duties on imports to a peacetime high?
Which tariff, passed in 1890, raised duties on imports to a peacetime high?
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McKinley Tariff. Protected American industry with high import duties.
McKinley Tariff. Protected American industry with high import duties.
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What was the primary economic concern of farmers leading to the Populist movement?
What was the primary economic concern of farmers leading to the Populist movement?
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Falling crop prices and high railroad rates. Led farmers to organize politically for relief.
Falling crop prices and high railroad rates. Led farmers to organize politically for relief.
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What was the main goal of the Granger Laws passed in several states?
What was the main goal of the Granger Laws passed in several states?
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To regulate railroad and grain elevator rates. State laws controlling railroad monopoly pricing.
To regulate railroad and grain elevator rates. State laws controlling railroad monopoly pricing.
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Which political party was known for advocating the free coinage of silver?
Which political party was known for advocating the free coinage of silver?
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Populist Party. Believed silver coinage would increase money supply and help debtors.
Populist Party. Believed silver coinage would increase money supply and help debtors.
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What economic event in 1893 led to a severe nationwide depression?
What economic event in 1893 led to a severe nationwide depression?
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Panic of 1893. Bank failures and unemployment reached crisis levels.
Panic of 1893. Bank failures and unemployment reached crisis levels.
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What political movement sought to curb the power of corporations and address social issues?
What political movement sought to curb the power of corporations and address social issues?
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Progressivism. Reform movement targeting corruption and social problems.
Progressivism. Reform movement targeting corruption and social problems.
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Which act was passed to restore bimetallism in the United States in 1878?
Which act was passed to restore bimetallism in the United States in 1878?
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Bland-Allison Act. Required government to purchase silver for coinage monthly.
Bland-Allison Act. Required government to purchase silver for coinage monthly.
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What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson?
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson?
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Established 'separate but equal' doctrine. Upheld racial segregation as constitutional practice.
Established 'separate but equal' doctrine. Upheld racial segregation as constitutional practice.
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Identify the legislation that created the first federal regulatory agency in the U.S.
Identify the legislation that created the first federal regulatory agency in the U.S.
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Interstate Commerce Act. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887.
Interstate Commerce Act. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887.
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Which U.S. President served two non-consecutive terms during the Gilded Age?
Which U.S. President served two non-consecutive terms during the Gilded Age?
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Grover Cleveland. Only president to serve split terms (1885-1889, 1893-1897).
Grover Cleveland. Only president to serve split terms (1885-1889, 1893-1897).
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What organization was founded in 1869 and was the first significant national labor union in the U.S.?
What organization was founded in 1869 and was the first significant national labor union in the U.S.?
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Knights of Labor. Included both skilled and unskilled workers nationwide.
Knights of Labor. Included both skilled and unskilled workers nationwide.
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Which event led to the establishment of Labor Day as a federal holiday in 1894?
Which event led to the establishment of Labor Day as a federal holiday in 1894?
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Pullman Strike. Federal intervention in labor dispute led to holiday creation.
Pullman Strike. Federal intervention in labor dispute led to holiday creation.
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Identify the author of the 1879 book 'Progress and Poverty' that criticized the economic system.
Identify the author of the 1879 book 'Progress and Poverty' that criticized the economic system.
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Henry George. Proposed single tax on land to reduce inequality.
Henry George. Proposed single tax on land to reduce inequality.
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What was the primary focus of the Greenback Party?
What was the primary focus of the Greenback Party?
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Inflationary monetary policy using paper money. Wanted flexible currency instead of gold standard.
Inflationary monetary policy using paper money. Wanted flexible currency instead of gold standard.
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Name the practice of giving government jobs to political supporters, prevalent in the Gilded Age.
Name the practice of giving government jobs to political supporters, prevalent in the Gilded Age.
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Patronage or Spoils System. Rewarding loyal party members with government positions.
Patronage or Spoils System. Rewarding loyal party members with government positions.
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Which 1887 act was designed to assimilate Native Americans and dismantle tribes?
Which 1887 act was designed to assimilate Native Americans and dismantle tribes?
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Dawes Act. Attempted forced assimilation by breaking up reservations.
Dawes Act. Attempted forced assimilation by breaking up reservations.
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What was the primary goal of the Interstate Commerce Commission created in 1887?
What was the primary goal of the Interstate Commerce Commission created in 1887?
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Regulate railroads and ensure fair rates. First federal regulatory agency overseeing transportation.
Regulate railroads and ensure fair rates. First federal regulatory agency overseeing transportation.
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Who was the influential political cartoonist known for exposing corruption in the Gilded Age?
Who was the influential political cartoonist known for exposing corruption in the Gilded Age?
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Thomas Nast. Used political cartoons to expose Tammany Hall corruption.
Thomas Nast. Used political cartoons to expose Tammany Hall corruption.
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What term describes the 19th-century belief in minimal governmental involvement in the economy?
What term describes the 19th-century belief in minimal governmental involvement in the economy?
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Laissez-faire. French term meaning 'let it be' or hands-off approach.
Laissez-faire. French term meaning 'let it be' or hands-off approach.
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What was the main goal of the Granger Laws passed in several states?
What was the main goal of the Granger Laws passed in several states?
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To regulate railroad and grain elevator rates. State laws controlling railroad monopoly pricing.
To regulate railroad and grain elevator rates. State laws controlling railroad monopoly pricing.
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