10.3
what does political machines mean?
it means political party granting power to a small group of people, to win loyalty, who often abuse it.
what is the homestead act
Offered 160 Acres of land to anyone willing to move west for 5 years
is MS .LOMAN THE BEST???
YESS SHE'S COOL LIKE ICE!!!
who is Oliver H Kelly ?
founder of the Grange
Spoils System-
Giving political positions to supporters/friends, rather than those who are qualified
what does Exodusters mean
it means former slaves settling in the west.
what is Civil Service
Government departments and their non-elected employees
what is the Las Gorras Blancas
organization that fought for Mexican-Americans rights(pertaining to land)
Pendleton Civil Service Act
Attempted to hire government employees based on their qualifications/merit rather than the spoils system
Gold standard
policy of designating monetary units in terms of their value in gold