USA Review Gilded age politics

What is a political machine?

• A machine used for counting votes

• A group of corrupt politicians

• A system of government ruled by a single party

• An organization that works to win elections

Which political machine was most famous in the late 19th century?

• Chicago Machine

• Boss Tweed Machine

• Democratic Machine

• Tammany Hall

What was the main source of power for political machines?

• Intimidation and violence

• Manipulation of election results

• Support from wealthy businessmen

• Control of city jobs and contracts

What was the purpose of the Civil Service Act of 1883?

• To eliminate corruption in government

• To create a merit system for federal employees

• To reduce government spending

• To increase political favoritism

What did the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890 forbid?

• Government control of the currency

• Combinations and practices that restrained trade

• Corruption in Congress

• Labor unions and their activities

What was the main goal of the Populist Party?

• To represent the interests of farmers and workers

• To support the gold standard

• To promote big business and industrialization

• To maintain the status quo in politics

What was the subtreasury plan proposed by the Populist Party?

• A system of graduated income tax

• A proposal for government control of railroads

• A plan to nationalize the banking industry

• A government program to store grain and provide low-rate loans to farmers

Why did industrial workers not join the Populist movement in large numbers?

• They were already well-represented by existing political parties

• They did not support the goals of the Populist Party

• They feared that free coinage of silver would lead to inflation

• They were not allowed to join the movement

Who was the Democratic nominee for president in 1896?

• William Jennings Bryan

• William McKinley

• James Weaver

• Chester Arthur

What was the outcome of the 1896 presidential election?

• The election was declared invalid

• The Populist Party gained significant support

• William McKinley won in a landslide

• The election ended in a tie