Reconstruction
This man led the Radical Republicans and believed Southern leaders’ land should be redistributed.
Thaddeus Stevens
This wealthy steel magnate promoted the "Gospel of Wealth."
Andrew Carnegie
These organizations fought for better pay, hours, and conditions.
labor unions
This political movement united farmers and workers against big business.
Populism
In the late 1800s, this state was a hub for cattle ranching.
Texas
These oaths pledged loyalty to the Union but were controversial during Reconstruction.
loyalty oaths
He built an oil monopoly by controlling every step of production.
John D. Rockefeller
Workers used this tactic to demand fair treatment and protest poor conditions.
strikes
The Populist Party had its strongest support in these two U.S. regions.
South and Midwest
If it’s 10:00 AM in Cheyenne, Wyoming, it’s this time in New York.
12:00 PM (noon)
This amendment granted citizenship to all born in the U.S., including formerly enslaved people.
14th Amendment
His stories promoted the idea that anyone could succeed through hard work.
Horatio Alger
This labor leader founded the American Federation of Labor.
Samuel Gompers
Between 1866 and 1896, the price of this crop dropped significantly.
wheat
Photos of Native Americans often emphasized their close connection to this.
the land (nature)
A major political issue during Reconstruction was the status and rights of these individuals.
formerly enslaved people (freedmen)
The belief that the wealthy should use their riches to help society is called this.
Gospel of Wealth
Violent incidents like this 1886 event hurt public support for unions.
Haymarket Riot
Populists supported this economic policy to inflate currency and help debt-ridden farmers.
free coinage of silver
Political cartoons often depicted these business leaders negatively.
robber barons
This plan aimed to reunite the country quickly but angered Radical Republicans
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
These leaders were praised for innovation—or condemned for ruthless practices.
captains of industry and robber barons
Gompers focused on these practical goals instead of political change.
wages, hours, and working conditions
In the "Cross of Gold" speech, how did William Jennings Bryan describe the role of farmers and workers in the economy?
The working classes were essential and should not be sacrificed for the benefit of the financial elite.
Yellow journalism was criticized for sensationalizing stories in this industry.
the newspaper industry