Chapter 20
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What primary theme does Mark Twain address in The Gilded Age?

  • The corruption and greed prevalent in post-Civil War society (correct)
  • The rapid industrialization of the American West
  • The struggles of everyday farmers in rural America
  • The moral integrity of the average politician
  • How did the political relationships during the Gilded Age affect legislative outcomes?

  • Federal legislation was often driven by the interests of businessmen and industrialists (correct)
  • Presidents were able to enact widespread reforms despite opposition
  • It led to a strong federal government that addressed public needs
  • Local governments were completely independent from national politics
  • What consequence did the economic conditions of the Gilded Age have on urban centers?

  • Rural areas experienced greater economic stability compared to cities
  • Urban centers became centers of innovation and prosperity for all citizens
  • Tenement housing led to improved living standards for immigrants
  • The influx of the working poor overwhelmed the existing infrastructure (correct)
  • In what way did Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner's background influence The Gilded Age?

    <p>Twain's literary status guaranteed a wide readership for their satirical work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approach of Congress in addressing corruption according to Colonel Sellers in The Gilded Age?

    <p>Congress often took weeks to 'clean' itself of corrupt members before proceeding with its agenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant challenge faced by farmers in the post-Civil War era?

    <p>Mounting debts due to low agricultural prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What political situation characterized the federal government during the Gilded Age?

    <p>Widespread corruption and a partisan stalemate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to frustration among some Americans during the post-Civil War era?

    <p>Ineffectiveness of established political parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement eventually overshadowed the grassroots reform efforts by farmers and workers at the end of the century?

    <p>The Progressive movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary issue contributed to the decrease in agricultural prices during the post-Civil War era?

    <p>Price manipulation by commodity traders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic condition influenced the election of 1876 and decreased support for the incumbent president?

    <p>The Panic of 1873</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which candidate was associated with advocating for civil service reform during the election of 1876?

    <p>Rutherford B. Hayes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did the Democratic Party use against the Republican Party during the 1876 campaign?

    <p>Highlighting Republican corruption scandals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the public response to the tactics employed by supremacist organizations during the 1876 election?

    <p>Increased voter turnout among Democrats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the popular vote in the 1876 election?

    <p>Tilden won by 300,000 votes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main issues that the Liberal Republican Party aimed to address?

    <p>Thorough reform of the civil service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which presidential candidate won the election of 1880?

    <p>James Garfield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action did President Hayes undertake regarding political appointments?

    <p>He established a new patronage rule limiting dismissals for political reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted more urgent calls for civil service reform during Garfield's presidency?

    <p>The assassination of President Garfield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Republican senator that strongly opposed civil service reform and supported the spoils system?

    <p>Roscoe Conkling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the electoral commission's decision regarding the 1876 presidential election?

    <p>Hayes was declared the victor in each of the disputed states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the compromise that ended radical Reconstruction affect southern Democrats?

    <p>It allowed them to regain control over their states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept describes the practice of appointing friends and supporters to political posts during this era?

    <p>The Spoils System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common reason for the lack of public outrage over the compromise following the 1876 election?

    <p>There was a prevailing belief in laissez-faire principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the electoral vote outcome in the 1876 presidential election?

    <p>185 for Hayes, 184 for Tilden.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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