Challenges in the Late 1800s Questions
What did the gridlock between parties in Congress and the White House in the late 1800s lead to?
Little positive legislation and laws were passed, allowing for corruption.
What was Manifest Destiny?
a belief that God intended the US to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean
What were the disadvantages of mining?
it was very dangerous, and polluted the environment
What were some of the lasting effects of the efforts of the US government to abolish the Native practices and beliefs?
land became able to settle, but Native culture became lost, except in reservations.
What was the debate over tariffs during the Gilded Age?
Critics said that tariffs made daily life harder, and harmed agriculture. Pro-tariffs said that import costs would be lessened.
What were the reasons President Cleveland's reputation is considered the exception to the rule for presidents from the 1870s through the 1890s?
He was honest and true in an era of corruption. Because of this, the public trusted him.
In what ways were soldiers able to force Native Americans onto reservations?
Indians were bribed and completely forced onto reservations.
What was the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?
It completely changed westward expansion, and allowed goods to be moved all over the United States.
Why were political cartoons such an effective weapon against corruption?
It made the public aware and revealed the secrets of the government.
How was Native American culture changed by the end of the 1800s?
Natives were restricted to reservations and culture began to dwindle
What event led to the end of spoils systems?
Pendleton Civil Service Act and the assassination of Garfield
What were the consequences of the spoils system?
The government was corrupted and money lost value.
What solution did the Populists propose to solve the problem of crop prices not meeting their costs of production?
They proposed that silver should be added to the gold standard.
How did the populist party influence over political parties?
They views made farmers very happy, and Democrats wanted to combine with them.
What was the goal of the Populist Party?
To improve conditions for workers, and specifically farmers.
Why did farmers blame big businesses for their hardships?
because they provided food for them and got nothing in return, whilst business men just got to sit there.
Why did settlers move westward despite the challenges?
cattle and railroad industries, gold and adventures, and to escape persecution
What were the negatives of Manifest Destiny?
it brought about war, conflict, and was in the time of slavery
What were advantages of Manifest Destiny?
gave chance to explore the west and expand communities
What three industries grew out west?
ranching, mining, and farming
