The period in American history during which materialism, a quest for personal gain, and corruption dominated both politics and society
What is the Guilded Age?
A political party formed in 1890 that sought to represent the rights of primarily farmers, but eventually all workers in regional and federal elections
What is the Populist Party?
The strategy of Republican candidates to stress the sacrifices that the nation had to endure in its Civil War against Democratic southern secessionists
Who is the bloody shirt campaign?
a farmers’ organization, launched in 1867, which grew to over 1.5 million members in less than a decade
What is Grange?
The contrast to the spoils system, where political appointments were based on merit, not favoritism
What is civil service?