Benjamin Harrison 1888-1892 Flashcards
1
Q
Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890
A
Ensured fair competition in business by restricting monopolies
2
Q
Who did he have support from?
A
Had support from the Grand Army of the Republic who were veterans from the Northern armies of the Civil War. Cleveland refused to give in to their demands but Harrison rewarded them with pensions and hospitals in return for their support (pork-barrel politics).
3
Q
McKinley Tariff of 1890
A
Put tariff levels higher than ever before in support of big business
