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What is the primary focus of the provided information regarding Grover Cleveland's presidency?
What is the primary focus of the provided information regarding Grover Cleveland's presidency?
Which period is covered by Grover Cleveland's two non-consecutive presidencies?
Which period is covered by Grover Cleveland's two non-consecutive presidencies?
What specific economic event is highlighted as a major issue during Grover Cleveland's presidencies?
What specific economic event is highlighted as a major issue during Grover Cleveland's presidencies?
Besides the Panic of 1893, what other areas are identified as topics related to Grover Cleveland's presidency?
Besides the Panic of 1893, what other areas are identified as topics related to Grover Cleveland's presidency?
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What tone is indicated by the words "Panic", "Issues", and "Major Events regarding the information about Grover Cleveland?
What tone is indicated by the words "Panic", "Issues", and "Major Events regarding the information about Grover Cleveland?
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During which era did the Panic of 1893 occur?
During which era did the Panic of 1893 occur?
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What was the approximate national unemployment rate during the peak of the Panic of 1893?
What was the approximate national unemployment rate during the peak of the Panic of 1893?
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Which U.S. President served during the Panic of 1893?
Which U.S. President served during the Panic of 1893?
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What was a primary cause of the bank collapses during the Panic of 1893?
What was a primary cause of the bank collapses during the Panic of 1893?
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Which of the following was NOT a common result of the Panic of 1893?
Which of the following was NOT a common result of the Panic of 1893?
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Panic of 1893
Panic of 1893
A severe economic recession in the United States that began in 1893, characterized by widespread bank failures, business closures, and unemployment.
Grover Cleveland's Presidency
Grover Cleveland's Presidency
Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, holding two non-consecutive terms.
Cleveland's Presidency and Panic of 1893
Cleveland's Presidency and Panic of 1893
The period during Grover Cleveland's presidency was marked by the Panic of 1893, a major economic crisis that significantly impacted the nation.
Challenges Faced by Grover Cleveland
Challenges Faced by Grover Cleveland
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Impact of the Panic of 1893
Impact of the Panic of 1893
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Over Speculation
Over Speculation
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Bank Runs
Bank Runs
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Deflation
Deflation
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Pullman Strike
Pullman Strike
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Gilded Age
Gilded Age
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Unemployment
Unemployment
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Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
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What was the Panic of 1893?
What was the Panic of 1893?
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What is overspeculation?
What is overspeculation?
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What are bank runs?
What are bank runs?
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What is deflation?
What is deflation?
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What was the Pullman Strike?
What was the Pullman Strike?
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Study Notes
Panic of 1893: Summary and Facts
- The Panic of 1893 was a severe financial crisis in the United States, triggering a four-year depression during the Gilded Age.
- It led to high unemployment, approaching 20%, significant economic hardship, and social unrest, including labor actions like the Pullman Strike.
- Over-speculation in railroads, especially the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, significantly contributed to the crisis.
- Major banks collapsed due to these failures, leading to runs on state banks and widespread foreclosures and bankruptcies.
- Prices for manufactured goods fell, inflation rose, and credit became scarce.
- The crisis resulted in mass unemployment across various sectors (railroads, factories, and farms).
- Many people lost their homes and livelihoods, relying on charity for survival.
- Labor disputes escalated into violent clashes between workers and authorities, exemplified by the Pullman Strike and national strikes by the United Mine Workers of America.
- Grover Cleveland was president during this crisis, serving two non-consecutive terms, from March 4, 1885 to March 4, 1889 and March 4, 1893 to March 4, 1897.
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Explore the Panic of 1893, a significant financial crisis that led to a prolonged depression in the United States. This quiz covers its causes, the impact on employment and industry, and the social unrest it triggered, including major labor disputes. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in American economic history.