Terms
The American Era Ended with the Election of Rutherford B Hayes
What is Reconstruction?
John Wilkes Booth, Fords Theatre
Who is Lincoln?
In the 1890's then House Rep William McKinley helped push one of these that was supposed to help the American Economy but played a role in the Panic of 1893
What is a Tariff?
The Civil War General whose election brought a strong militaristic approach to Reconstruction.
Who is Grant?
Exaggerations used to sway public opinion something today's President would say is: FAKE MEDIA
What is Yellow Journalism?
Cherries, Milk, and quality time with the porcelain throne
Who is Taylor?
What is the KKK Act?
Since the Civil War, one President has been elected President from this Party.
What are the Democrats?
Republicans who were in support of reforms ending the Spoils System.
Who were Half-Breeds?
Leon Czolgosz
Who is McKinley?
What is a Civil Service Exam?
In 2024 Donald Trump joined this Gilded Age President as the second President to serve two non consecutive terms.
Who is Cleveland?
The movement supported by McKinley's assassin. New World Order, chaos for all...
What is Anarchy?
Charles Guiteau and some really dumb doctors....
Who is Garfield?
Following the death of William McKinley, Congress passed a law establishing this agency as permanent not just part time.
What is the Secret Service?
The First US President born in Vermont
Who is Arthur?
The 1890's saw a rise in this faction of Democrats focused on the way US currency was valued
What is Silverite?
A Cold Rainy Day and a very long Speech
Who is William Henry Harrison?
The amount the United States paid Spain following the Spanish American War
What is $20 Million?
The Youngest VP in American History
Who is Breckenridge?