Weak Presidents Flashcards
1
Q
Who wins 1876 election
A
Hayes- republican
2
Q
In the 1877 compromise, the special electoral commission gave presidency to haves what votes to what
A
8 to 7
3
Q
Who became president after hades in 1881
A
Garfield
4
Q
When was Garfield assassinated, who took over
A
July 1881, up Arthur took over
5
Q
Who became president in 1885?
A
Cleveland
6
Q
Who won the election in 1888 and how
A
Harrison by focusing campaign on the need fora high protective tariff - grand army of the republic - big supporters
7
Q
When did Cleveland win a second term as president
A
1892
8
Q
Give an example of the political corruption in this time period
A
Tammany hill - corrupt political machine
9
Q
Give an example of anti-trust legislation
A
1890 Sherman anti-trust act
