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15 Cards in this Set
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The Grange |
Oliver H. Kelley national association of farmers, founded for farmers to discuss their common problems |
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Greenback labor party |
advocated that the federal government increase the number of greenbacks in circulation. |
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Populist party |
People's Party |
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The Grange and Greenback Labor Party |
Foundation for the Populist Party |
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Free Silver Movement |
Call for the unlimited coinage of silver |
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Black Friday |
September 24th, 1869 Jay Gould and Jim Fisk convinced the government to unknowingly aid their scheme by having the United States Treasury stop issuing gold temporarily. Result: stock market crash |
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Rutherford B Hayes |
Republican, 1877-1881 Remembered for his attempts to reform the civil service program |
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James A. Garfield |
1881, assassinated. Defended the Bible. Born in a log cabin |
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Chester A. Arthur |
Took pace after Garfield's assassination. Renovated the While house completely (nation's showpiece). modern US Navy. Passed Pendleton Act |
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Pendleton Act |
the basis for the modern civil serving program. |
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Civil Service Commission |
Pendleton Act established it, to administer examinations to applicants in the different states and to fill the positions on the basis of proven qualifications.
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Grover Cleveland |
1885-1889 First Democrat to win the presidency after Civil War. Married in the White House. Signed more than any president. |
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Sherman Silver Purchase Act |
provided for the government to purchase and coin at least a limited amount of silver each month |
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Sherman Antitrust Act |
broke up monopolies Promote competition |
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Gold Standard Act |
made gold the sole standard of monetary value. |
