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What was the purpose of The Grange

the original purpose of grange was to provide farmers with an organization that could assist them with any difficulties that arose

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Which gilded age president was known for his integrity

Grover Cleveland was known for his honesty, and integrity. His election in 1884 ended 24 years of Republican occupation of the White house and was largely due to his reputation for honesty and the reputation corruption that Republican officials had gained through the years.

What did political cartoonist Thomas Nast work to expose

Thomas Nast worked to expose the illegal activities of William "Boss" Tweed.

What event changed the republican party's position on civil service reform

The Assassination of President James Garfield

How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act reduce the power of the spoils system

it required hiring certain federal employees because of expertise, not political connections , novanet !!

What was the purpose of tariffs on manufactured goods and agricultural products in the early history of the US
Why did some people oppose the use of silver as money

They argued that using silver as money would lead to inflation and undermine the economy. They proffered to trade.

What practice by US banks led to complaints from farmers
Why couldn't farmers increase their incomes by planting more crops
What was the populist party platform-

The populist party platform was used to lobby for the election of US senators by popular vote, as opposed to state legislatures.

What did politicians do under the spoils system

They awarded government jobs to party loyalists.

Why did politicians defend tge spoils system and resist efforts at civil service reform

They felt that they needed the spoils system to attract people to run their political parties

In 1896 what was part of the reason the Populist party declined

It supported a Democratic candidate

How did William Jennings Bryan's 1896 presidential campaign support the populist party's goal of building a board-based movement

Bryan toured the country and spoke directly to the people

which sentence does the Populist Party directly state its chief complaint

The conditions which surround us best justify our co-operation; we meet in the midst of a nation brought to the verge of moral, political, and material ruin.

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