End of Reconstruction/ Westward
In the Credit Mobilier scandal, what did the Pacific Railway Company give to some politicians?
Free stock (even to some in top offices).
What major 1800s industry drove jobs and economic growth?
The Railroad Industry
What major speech propelled William Jennings Bryan into the Democratic nomination
The “Cross of Gold” speech.
Who won the presidential election of 1868 for the Republicans by "waving the bloody shirt?"
Ulysses S Grant
What resources would people look for when claiming land out west?
Varied
What did the Compromise of 1877 accomplish?
Hayes became president in exchange for removing federal troops from the South (ending Reconstruction enforcement).
Describe the living conditions in the slums of U.S. cities.
Vary
Why did Taft’s attempt to break up U.S. Steel anger Roosevelt
Roosevelt thought U.S. Steel was too important to the economy.
Who is listed as the Socialist candidate in 1912
Eugene Debs
What is my Favorite COD Zombies Map?
Five
(BONUS)
What would following the Ghost Dance do?
restore traditional ways of life, reunite with the dead, and end white expansion
According to the slides, what did many wealthy benefactors create to help society?
Foundations to build libraries/museums, cure disease, and promote education.
What is a recall?
Voters remove (“take back”) officials from office.
What was the name of the Colonel that lost his life, and his brothers, at the battle of Little Bighorn.
George Armstrong Custer
Why could states not pass laws regulating railroad industry?
Constitution does not set limits on interstate commerce.
What Native American chief was assassinated by the U.S. government which led to the Battle of Wounded Knee?
Sitting Bull
What two ideas does the slide list as movements used to justify the Gilded Age social order?
Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth.
(BONUS)
What did the Pure Food and Drug Act do
Prevented false labeling of foods and medicines.
Who was the Republican President from Ohio that loved tariffs, led the country through the Spanish American War, and was assassinated during his 2nd term?
William McKinley
What is laissez faire capitalism?
an economic system with minimal to no government intervention
What did the Dawes Act do?
Forced assimilation of Native Americans and denied/undermined tribal lands.
How did Civil Service reform under the half-breeds work?
All non-senate appointed positions must take a civil service exam.
In the 1902 coal strike, what did workers NOT receive, even though they got raises and hours reduced?
Union recognition.
Who was the dark horse republican president that was assassinated during his first term by an insane Stalwart?
James Garfield
Who were the “Mugwumps” in the Election of 1884?
Republicans who opposed Blaine and switched to the Democrats.