15 Flashcard 1

Front

Who established the Pendleton Civil Service Act?

Back

Chester Arthur

Front

The purpose of the Pendleton Civil Service Act was to __________________.

Back

provide for competitive examinations for civil-service workers

Front

first Democrat elected President after the Civil War

Back

Grover Cleveland

Front

President elected in 1896

Back

William McKinley

Front

What made President Cleveland's second presidential term unique?

Back

he was the first President to serve two terms not in direct succession with each other

Front

What was the important issue of the 1896 election? Options: slavery, health reforms, labor issues, currency

Back

currency

Front

What important act was passed in 1900, making gold the only standard for monetary value?

Back

Gold Standard Act

Front

divided zones that helped the new transcontinental railroads keep orderly schedules

Back

standard time zones