People Flashcards
Who is Andrew Johnson?
17th President of the United States, Favored a lenient policy towards the Southern states during Reconstruction, Conflict with the Republican-controlled Congress almost led to impeachment.
Who is Rutherford Hayes?
He was the 19th president of the United States, Represents the end of Reconstruction
Who is William Jennings Bryan?
Democratic candidate for the 1896 election, Advocated for free coinage of silver, national indirect election senators.
Who is Tom Watson?
Populists, Promoted the common interests of Whites, Blacks, and farmers.
Who is William McKinley?
25th president of the United States until 1901 when he was assassinated, Restored prosperity after a deep depression, Victory over the Spanish- the American War 1898, Kept the nation on the gold standard and raised protective tariffs
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
Became president after McKinley was assassinated, had progressive views, and recognized more urbanization and more expanision was in need of reform, campaigned around the country about legislation.
Who is William Howard Taft?
President during the early 1900’s, played many different political roles including chief of justice and president, the extended federal power over businesses and furthered racial and class divides.
Who is Henry Ford?
Created “Fordism”, the assembly, five dollar day
Who is Warren Harding?
29th president of the United States (1921-Death), Involved in the Teapot Dome Scandal, Promoted peace and stability following WWI, supported immigration restriction
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
30th president of the United States, republican from mass, implemented less governemnt intervention, responsible for the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 and the Kellogg- Briand Pact.
Who is Al Smith?
Democratic governor and political reformer, ran for office a national level, represents the challenges faced by an uneducated Catholic in American politics
Who is Herbert Hoover?
President during the Great Depression, Efforts to address the economic crisis were largely in effect, remembered for handling the economic collapse
Who is Franklin Roosevelt?
32nd President during the depth of the Great Depression, helped Americans regain faith in themselves.
