The Gilded Age Flashcards
What were some Republican acts during this time?
- supported the gold standard
- called in military to stop the Pullman strike
What were some Democratic beliefs?
-against imperialism and high tariffs
What does the Bland-Allison Act do?
This forces the federal government to buy $2 million worth of silver per month. Populists advocated for this
What does the Burlington Treaty of 1868 do?
Kicks out all of the Chinese that helped with the railroad from the US
What is Tammy Hall?
This is the corrupt organization run by Boss Tweed. They would give food and shelter to incoming immigrants, and would therefore get the immigrant’s votes into office
What did Samuel Tilden do?
He was the lawyer who fought against Boss Tweed. Ended up beating him and sending him to Europe
What is the Gould-Fisk Scheme?
This is when Gould and Fisk try to corner the market on gold. This is illegal because it’s speculation and can lead to a depression. The government stopped this from happening though
What is the Credit-Mobilier Scandal?
The Union Pacific Railroad gave kickbacks to companies, but the government was payed off and they said it was ok
What did the American Protective Association believe in?
They hated immigrants, especially Catholic immigrants
Who discovered the cure for yellow fever (malaria)?
Walter Reed, an army doctor. This cure allowed the US to build the Panama Canal
What was the Yellow Press?
This was sensational news. It was headed by Hearst, the father of the yellow press. Also involved Pulitzer, Scripp, and Greeley (“Go west, young man, go west.”)
What was the first pro baseball team?
The Cincinnati Reds
What was the Chautauqua Movement?
This was sending things from big cities to try and give culture to rural areas
Who is the father of American football?
Walter Camp
What variety of things did Thomas Edison invent?
the lightbulb, phonograph, movie camera, and the stock ticker machine
