Cards in this guide (10)
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
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.
Why couldn't farmers increase their incomes by planting more crops
In what ways did Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst contribute to the creation of mass culture
Their newspapers were filled with sensational stories designed
to get the widest possible readership.
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.
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