The American Yawp Chapter 16 Flashcard

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What event in 1877 marked the beginning of a new era of labor conflict in the United States?

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The Great Railroad Strike

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What was the primary goal of the American Federation of Labor?

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To focus on practical gains for skilled workers

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What was William Jennings Bryan's stance on monetary policy in the 1896 election?

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Advocacy for free silver

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What is the definition of Social Darwinism?

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The belief in the survival of the fittest in human societies

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What does Social Darwinism justify?

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Laissez-faire economics and inequality

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What impact did Social Darwinism have on society?

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Encouraged social policies and attitudes towards the poor

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What were the successes and failures of the Populist Movement?

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Mixed results with some successes and failures

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What is an example of a labor movement strategy? Options: Reducing taxes, Forming cooperatives, Increasing tariffs, Promoting automation

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Forming cooperatives

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What is a common theme in Social Darwinism?

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Survival of the fittest

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What was one impact of the movement on mainstream politics?

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Influence on the Democratic Party