This caused farmer's debt to increase
What are declining crop prices?
an movement of farmers who joined to learn about new farming techniques, to call for the regulation of railroad and grain elevator rates
What is the Grange Movement?
This president was known for his integrity, in a rough political atmosphere where not much got done
Who is Grover Clevland?
This president was assassinated, which led to reform in the civil service industry
Who is James Garfield?
founder of an organization that taught farmers a new farming techniques
Who is Oliver H. Kelly?
What is the spoils system?
Political cartoonist that became famous for exposing corruption (like Boss Tweed)
Who is Thomas Nast?
Famous speech at the Democratic National Convention which promoted bimetallism, the use of gold & silver
What is the cross of gold speech?
Argued that African Americans needed to accommodate themselves to segregation and better themselves through vocational school.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
African-American journalist and activist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s. She also fought for woman suffrage
Who is Ida B. Wells?
reversed the policy of having the government issue both gold and silver coins, causing protest
What is the Coinage Act of 1873
Who is William Jennings Bryan
charging someone money to cast a vote in an election (outlawed by the 24th amendment)
What is a poll tax?