This political system believed that upon winning an election, it was the party's right to give jobs to their supporters, friends, and relatives.
What is the "Spoils System?"
100
Based primarily among poor farmers, this political party became a major player in the election of 1896 before rapidly fading away.
What is the "Populist Party?"
100
Comes from the Spanish word for "troublemaker," senators do this by talking endlessly in order to stop a bill from passing.
What is "filibustering?"
100
This president was primarily known for his strong moral compass and wished to welcome the South back into the Union as a "long-lost brother."
Who is "Abraham Lincoln?"
100
William Jennings Bryan, the three-time Democratic presidential candidate, was known primarily for his ________?
What is "public speaking?"
200
This bill was aimed to make it a law that only those qualified should hold government jobs.
What is the "Civil Service Reform bill?"
200
Formed by the Patrons of Husbandry, these local lodges popped up all over the country and aimed to better serve America's farm communities.
What are "Granges?"
200
This unique campaign strategy called for the candidate to wait at home for delegates to approach them.
What is the "Front Porch Campaign?"
200
This president's second term was a total disaster, largely in part because of a four-year long depression took place his entire time in office.
Who is "Grover Cleveland?"
200
In addition to being known as the "Prairie Avenger" or the "Boy Orator of the Platte," Jennings was known as the "Great _______," which reflected his desire to stand up and fight for the rights of small folk.
What is the "Great Commoner?"
300
The Stalwarts and Half-Breeds were dissenting factions of what political party?
What is the "Republican Party?"
300
This slogan by Populist Party member Mary Elizabeth Lease urged farmers to "raise less corn and more ______."
What is "hell?"
300
This famous leader of the House of Representatives was known not only for his "Rules," but also as the "Czar" for his firm grip over the House and his ability to push numerous bills through congress.
Who is "Thomas B. Reed?"
300
This president helped pass a tariff reform bill and eventually had a mountain named after him after his assassination.
Who is "William McKinley?"
300
Invited to speak here and a virtual unknown at the time, William Jennings Bryan gave his famous "Cross of Gold" speech that sent the crowd into an uproar and essentially won him the bid for presidency.
What is the "Democratic National Convention?"
400
This president was assassinated shortly after he took office, with the assassin uttering the words "I am a Stalwart and Arthur is president now."
Who is "James Garfield?"
400
These instant cities appeared all over America and were almost entirely owned by one business.
What are "Company Towns?"
400
One of President Harrison's first bills called for fair elections in the South, where blacks were often prevented from voting.
What is the "Electoral Reform bill?"
400
This president is known for having the second shortest term in American history, lasting less than a year after he was gunned down by an assassin.
Who is "James Garfield?"
400
Bryan was a huge proponent of this policy issue because it put more money in the hands of the people, which ultimately cost him the election as many industrialists refused to vote for him.
What is "Free Silver?"
500
A New York City boss and senator who was also the leader of the Stalwart faction.
Who is "Roscoe Conkling?"
500
An early version of the suburbs, these small getaway towns started off as country clubs for America's elite and were known as _______ cities.
What are "Garden cities?"
500
This act, instituted during Harrison's only term in office and sharing a name with a famous Civil War General, was primarily meant to look out for small businesses and prevent big go-getters from becoming too powerful.
What is the "Sherman Antitrust Act?"
500
Although we'll learn more about him later, this president was mentioned in the book as being the first to "smash the big business monopolies?"
Who is "Teddy Roosevelt?"
500
In the 1896 election, despite running around the country giving up to 36 speeches a day, Bryan lost the 1896 election to this Republican candidate.