Political Developments: Problems in the Democratic Party in the 1890s Flashcards
What Economic event highlighted issues in the Democratic Party in the Progressive Era?
The 1893 Depression
Which party was very demanding of their wishes to the Democrats during the 1893 Depression?
The Populist Party
What did the Democratic Party do with the Populist Party and when?
They absorbed them
Why did the Democrats aligning with the Populists make them lose popularity?
There were many African-American Populists who felt loyal to the Republicans
What did Cleveland do to help with the 1893 Depression?
He used J.P Morgan to give $62 million to support the Gold Standard
Why did Clevelands actions in the 1893 Depression make Democrats oppose him?
He was working with the interests of big businesses
Who was the Democrat candidate in the 1896 election? Which party were they originally in?
William Jennings Bryan, who was a Populist
What movement did William Jennings Bryan support?
The Free Silver Movement
What did the Free Silver Movement being a large part of WJB’s 1896 Election Campaign do which was bad for his chances of winning?
It alienated North-Eastern workers convinced by McKinley that in the long term this movement would cause inflation
What was William Jennings Bryan’s view on America becoming imperically involved with the rest of the world?
He was an Anti-Imperialist
Why would WJB being an Anti-Imperialist have reduced his chances of winning the 1896 election?
McKinley was an Imperialist, which made him very popular.
Why is William Jennings Bryan being an Anti-Imperialist to show divisions in the Democratic Party in the 1890s in the long-term?
Because it would heavily reduce the popularity of the party for over a decade
