EOC Standard 3 Part 3 Political Machines & Populism

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This organization works to win local elections through corruption, intimidation, and by providing social welfare to buy votes.

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Political Machine

Answer explanation

A Political Machine is an organization that uses corruption, intimidation, and social welfare to win local elections and buy votes.

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What was a primary method used by political machines to maintain control in local elections?

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Intimidating voters and distributing patronage jobs.

Answer explanation

Political machines often used patronage, offering jobs and social welfare to secure votes, while intimidation ensured dissent was suppressed.

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The most famous political machine based in New York during the Gilded Age was?

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Tammany Hall

Answer explanation

Tammany Hall was the most famous political machine in New York during the Gilded Age. It played a significant role in the Democratic Party's control over the city's politics.

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What was a positive aspect of political machines?

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They often provided for those most in need within the community.

Answer explanation

Political machines often provided for those most in need within the community, making it a positive aspect.

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In the West, farmers who were angry about freight rates formed which movement to ensure fair railroad rates and warehouse charges?

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Grange movement

Answer explanation

The Grange movement was formed by angry farmers in the West to ensure fair railroad rates and warehouse charges.

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The Grange movement grew into which political party?

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People's or Populist Party

Answer explanation

The Grange movement grew into the People's or Populist Party, which became a prominent political party.

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This Populist candidate said, “Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests, and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.”

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William Jennings Bryan

Answer explanation

The correct choice is William Jennings Bryan. He made this statement in opposition to the gold standard, emphasizing the negative impact it would have on labor and humanity.

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This law was designed to regulate the monopolistic practices of railroad companies.

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Interstate Commerce Act

Answer explanation

The law that regulated monopolistic practices of railroad companies is the Interstate Commerce Act.

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This legislation was created to combat monopolistic companies such as Standard Oil. However, due to its broad wording, it was used against organized labor.

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Sherman Antitrust Act

Answer explanation

The Sherman Antitrust Act was created to combat monopolistic companies like Standard Oil, but its broad wording allowed it to be used against organized labor.

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How did the broad wording of the Sherman Antitrust Act negatively impact organized labor?

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It was used to label strikes and labor unions as illegal monopolies.

Answer explanation

Although intended to curb monopolies, the Sherman Antitrust Act was misused to suppress union activities by classifying strikes as illegal restraints of trade.