Quiz Deck 5 Urbanization, Farmers, and Populism

Describe urban sanitation issues in the 1900s and what was done to solve these issues.

• Horse manure, garbage and human excrement left in streets.

• Smoke and soot from coal and wood fires.

• Developed sewer lines and sanitation departments.

• Increased use of horses for transportation.

Urbanization

• The mass movement of people from rural areas to more densely populated cities

• The decline of rural populations

• The increase in agricultural production

• The rise of suburban areas

What does this cartoon illustrate?

• A critique of the influence of money in politics, depicting a figure with a money bag for a head to symbolize greed and corruption.

• An illustration of a happy family enjoying a picnic in the park.

• A representation of the importance of environmental conservation through a tree with human features.

• A humorous take on the daily life of a cat and its owner.

Interstate Commerce Act

• Passed in 1887, it was the first step towards federal regulation of business, specifically railroads.

• It allowed railroads to charge any rate they wanted without restrictions.

• It was a law that only applied to interstate shipping of goods, excluding railroads.

• It mandated that all railroads must be owned by the federal government.

Political Machines

• An organized group that controlled the activities of a political party in a city, offering services to voters and businesses in exchange for political and financial support.

• A type of government that operates without any political parties.

• A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

• A group of elected officials who work independently of any political party.

What does this cartoon illustrate?

• The concept of freedom and liberation, symbolized by a bird flying over a city.

• The concept of control or oppression, symbolized by a thumb pressing down on a city.

• The idea of community and cooperation, represented by people holding hands.

• The theme of chaos and disorder, depicted by a storm over a city.

Issues of Farmers During the Late 19th Century

• High shipping costs

• Urban isolation

• Low profits of middlemen

• High costs of living

Describe the Urban Problem of Water and how this problem was solved?

• The problem of supplying safe drinking water and improper sewage disposal led to contaminated water.

• The construction of private water wells in urban areas.

• The introduction of bottled water as the primary source of drinking water.

• The establishment of rainwater harvesting systems in every household.

Describe the issue of crime in large cities during the 1800s and how these problems were addressed.

• Pickpockets and thieves became common.

• Cities implemented curfews to reduce crime.

• Neighborhood watch programs were established in every city.

• The government banned all public gatherings to prevent crime.

Populist Party Platform (goals)

• Direct election of senators by the people.

• Establishment of a national bank.

• Mandatory military service for all citizens.

• Reduction of taxes for the wealthy.