Political Reform and the Progressive Era Flashcards
What was the result of low crop prices for farmers?
they made less money, debt
it was bad for them because the demand went up but they were not making as much money. they earned less idk lol but i think
What was Populism?
the movement to increase farmers’ political power and to work for legislation in their interest, they are also an average working American in the working class
What was the name of the presidential candidate that ran against William McKinley and had the support of the Populists?
William Jennings Bryan
What did the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 attempt to do?
to break up powerful monopolies
to limit the power of trust (break up monopolies) and protect actions and group that fought to hold back normal commerce and trade
Why did reformers criticize the spoils system?
Reformers opposed the spoils systems because it was inefficient and unfair. Jobs were given to the victors of certain political contests, regardless if they were qualified or not. Reformers wanted a Civil Service Program based on merit.
What was the purpose of Civil Service Exams?
to see how much knowledge you have about the job you’re applying for, to see if you qualify
What is the purpose of a primary election?
to have an election in which voters chose candidates to appear on the ballot
What is the purpose of a recall?
it was to allow voters to remove incompetent elected officials
What is a referendum?
it gave voters the opportunity to accept or reject laws
How did Theodore Roosevelt view trusts?
Roosevelt was a government official who combats business alliances. He didn’t want to destroy all trusts but wanted to regulate them because some trusts are good and some are bad
What did the 19th Amendment do?
it granted American women the right to vote
How did muckrakers fight corruption?
they are journalists (writers and photographers) who investigate and expose problems to the public
they publicized it and wrote about it such as lincoln steffens, exposing it and how is affected lives.
