Chapter 18 Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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Free silver
A
The proposal for minting silver
2
Q
Civil service
A
Only qualified people should hold government jobs. The problems of government might be solved if the system was changed
3
Q
Spoil system
A
Successful political party giving public office to its supporters. Carl Schultz and George W Curtis
4
Q
Interstate commerce act
A
Banned rebates and other favors given to powerful shoppers. Rates would be proportional to distance rate schedule would be public and open to inspection
5
Q
Sherman antitrust act
A
Aimed to “restraint of trade or commerce” law would only be effective if the government worked hard to enforce it
6
Q
Populist
A
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7
Q
Pendleton act
A
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8
Q
Homestead strike
A
Connected with Andrew Carnegie
9
Q
Granges
A
.
10
Q
Farmers Alliances
A
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11
Q
Solid silver
A
.
12
Q
Cross of gold
A
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13
Q
Gilded age
A
Anything cover in gold.
