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11 Cards in this Set
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Bloody shirt campaign |
The strategy of Republican candidates to stress the sacrifices that the nation have to enjoy it's a little war against democratic southern secessionists |
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Civil service |
The contrast to the spoils system or political appointments were based on merit not favoritism |
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Coxey's army |
In 1894 protest led by businesses man Jacob Roxy to advocate for Public Works jobs for the unemployed by marching on Washington DC |
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Farmers alliance |
National conglomeration of different regional farmers alliances that join together in 1890 with the goal of furthering farmers concerns in politics |
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Gilded Age |
The period in American history during them materialism the quest for personal gain and corruption dominated both politics and society |
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Grange |
A farmers organisation launched in 1867 which grew over 1.5 million members in less than a decade |
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Half breeds |
The group of Republicans led by James G Blaine named because they supported some measure measure of civil service reform and were considered to be only half Republicans |
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Mugwump |
A portion of the Republican Party that broke away from stalwart virus half breed debate due to discuss with their candidates corruption |
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Populist Party |
A social party formed in 1890 that sought to represent the rights of primarily farmers but eventually all workers in regional and federal elections |
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Stalwart |
A group of Republicans led by Roscoe Conkling who strongly supported the continuation of the patronage system |
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Subtreasury plan |
A plan that called for strong crops in government warehouses for brief. Of time during which the federal government would provide loans to the farmers worth 80% of the current crop prices releasing the crops for sale when prices rose |
