American History: Commerce and Society Pre-1900
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How were clothes typically made before the Civil War?

  • They were sewn by mothers or tailored by professionals. (correct)
  • They were given as gifts during holidays.
  • They were bought ready-made from stores.
  • They were manufactured in factories with machines.

What innovation did Montgomery Ward bring to retail?

  • They introduced online shopping.
  • They created a loyalty program for customers.
  • They sold items through the mail using a catalog. (correct)
  • They opened the first department store.

What was significant about the Sears Roebuck catalog?

  • It allowed customers to order items through the mail. (correct)
  • It contained only clothing items.
  • It was the first to sell items exclusively in stores.
  • It was a children's toy catalog.

Who is credited with inventing the Kodak camera?

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Before the advancements in retail by Montgomery Ward, what was a common way to buy goods?

<p>Through local markets only. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Panic of 1893?

<p>Low supply of gold in the U.S. treasury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a mortgage?

<p>A type of bank loan to buy property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of many people selling their stocks during the Panic of 1893?

<p>Higher unemployment rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What usually happens during a foreclosure?

<p>The bank takes possession of the property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event triggered the Pullman Company Strike in 1894?

<p>A 25% cut in employees' pay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people primarily supported the silver standard?

<p>Farmers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major difference between the campaign strategies of William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley in 1896?

<p>Bryan traveled the country giving speeches, while McKinley stayed home and spoke to reporters. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which standard did William Jennings Bryan support?

<p>Silver (bimetal) standard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context did William Jennings Bryan deliver the "Cross of Gold" speech?

<p>At the 1896 Democratic Convention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected president in 1896, defeating William Jennings Bryan?

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Pre-Civil War clothing production

Clothes were typically handmade, primarily by women (mothers) or by tailors for the wealthy.

Montgomery Ward's innovation

Montgomery Ward pioneered mail-order retail, using catalogs full of pictures to sell merchandise.

Sears Roebuck catalog

The Sears Roebuck catalog was a major mail-order catalog allowing people to order items by mail.

Kodak camera inventor

George Eastman invented the Kodak camera.

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Mail-order retail

Retail businesses that sell products through the mail or online, instead of having physical stores.

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Panic of 1893

A severe US financial depression from 1893 to 1897, caused by a shortage of gold and related economic problems.

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Unemployment

The number of people who are able to work but can't find jobs.

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Mortgage

A loan used to buy property, like a house.

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Foreclosure

When a bank takes property because the owner can't pay the mortgage loan.

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Pullman Strike

A 1894 strike by workers at the Pullman Company who were protesting pay cuts but not rent reductions.

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Bryan's 1896 stance

William Jennings Bryan supported a bimetallic standard (silver and gold), opposing a gold standard. He campaigned for the Presidency in 1896, using a memorable speech ('Cross of Gold') to argue it was unfair to farmers and laborers.

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McKinley's Campaign

William McKinley, who ran for President in 1896, campaigned by staying home and having press reports share his views. This differed from Bryan's extensive campaigning with speeches across the country.

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1896 Election Outcome

William McKinley defeated William Jennings Bryan to win the Presidency in 1896. McKinley was also re-elected in 1900.

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Blamed Groups of Late 1800s

Various groups, including the rich, Jews/Semitic people, immigrants, Black/Catholics, and Asians, were sometimes scapegoated for problems in the United States during the late 1800s.

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William Jennings Bryan

A prominent leader in the Democratic and Populist parties. A lawyer and politician, he ran for president multiple times, notably in 1896, advocating for a bimetallic system (silver and gold).

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