USH Chapter 11 Part A

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between Stalwarts and Halfbreeds in the Republican Party during the late 1800s?

• Stalwarts supported the spoils system, while Halfbreeds wanted civil service reform.

• Stalwarts were Democrats, while Halfbreeds were Republicans.

• Stalwarts wanted to abolish tariffs, while Halfbreeds supported high tariffs.

• Stalwarts supported Reconstruction, while Halfbreeds opposed it.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Pendleton Act passed in 1883?

• To abolish the spoils system and establish merit-based appointments for federal jobs

• To increase the number of federal jobs available

• To give Congress control over all federal appointments

• To allow political parties to appoint their supporters to federal jobs

Multiple Select

Which of the following contributed to the Republicans being seen as the 'party of morality' in the late 19th century?

• Support for abolition and temperance

• Strong support among farmers in the Great Plains

• Establishing pensions for Civil War veterans

• Support from big business

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From 1877 to 1896, Democrats had an edge in the

because voters in each Congressional district elected members directly.

Multiple Choice

Why was little accomplished by Presidents (Republican or Democrat) between the years 1876 and 1896 ?

• Little was accomplished due to economic instability, political corruption, and a lack of strong leadership.
• Presidents focused on foreign policy and military expansion during this time.
• Progress was made due to strong economic growth and reform efforts.
• Political unity and public support led to significant legislative achievements.

Multiple Choice

Why did some Republicans desert James G. Blaine and vote for Grover Cleveland in the 1884 election?

• Blaine was implicated in a scandal

• Cleveland was a bachelor

• Cleveland was from New York

• Blaine supported the merit system

Multiple Choice

Grover Cleveland's first challenge during his presidency was dealing with people who expected government jobs for their support.h How did he respond to them?

• He tried to please those supporters with good government jobs.

• He ignored his supporters and only hired people on merit.

• He tried to take the middle road and please both supporters wanting jobs and those advocating for merit-based jobs.

• He postponed the debate until after the Midterm elections of 1890.

Multiple Choice

What were the main concerns of Americans regarding large corporations and railroads during the period of greater industrialization?

• They feared foreign competition.

• They were worried about environmental pollution.

• They believed railroads were gouging customers and large corporations negotiated unfair advantages.

• They wanted more government interference in business.

Multiple Choice

In response to the ruling in Wabash v Illinois, Congress created the

• McKinley Tariff

• Sherman AntiTrust Act

• Pendleton Act

• Interstate Commerce Commission

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court case Wabash v. Illinois established the principal that

• only the states can regulate the rates railroads charge for transporting freight

• the federal government may not interfere with the corporations' property rights

• railroads may set whatever rates they see fit for transporting freight

• only the federal government can regulate interstate commerce

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of high tariffs on American farmers in the late 1800s?

• Made it easier for farmers to export surpluses

• Raised the prices of manufactured goods

• Forced other nations to respond in kind

• Lowered the cost of imported goods

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In the election of 1888, Benjamin Harrison won the electoral vote with narrow victories in

and Indiana.

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An unintended consequence of the McKinley Tarriff was that it lessened federal revenues and the US went from having a budget surplus to a budget

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Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

• To lower tariffs on imported goods

• To make it illegal for trust companies to form monopolies

• To increase pension payments to veterans

• To regulate railroad rates

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, his VP became President after his assassinatrion.

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was elected President in 1884.

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was elected president in 1888.