Political Developments: Reasons for the Emergence of the Progressive Movement - Social and Political Problems Flashcards
How many hours a day did most people work in this era?
12 hours a day
How many days a week did people work in this era?
6 days a week
What would happen if someone got ill or injured at a job?
There would be no way for them to continue getting an income
What was the issue with the Democrats in the 1890s?
All of their actions were contradicting how the Democrats should be acting
Give an example to show how the Democratic Government in the mid-1890s was not benefitting poorer people
They gained a $62 million loan from J.P Morgan to support the Gold Standard
What was the issue with the Republicans in the 1890s?
Their ideas were too business-oriented
Give an example of a Tariff passed by the Republicans in the 1890s which showed they were too business-oriented
The McKinley Tariff of 1890
What did many Middle-Class Americans fear about Socialism?
They feared it would take over the United States and cause a Revolution
What was generally occurring with Trade Unions which made Middle Class Americans fear a rise of Socialism?
They were becoming more militant
Name 2 actions of Trade Unions which shows that they were more militant in this era.
The Homestead Strike of 1892 and Pullmans Strike of 1894
