Question 1

In the 1883 Civil Rights cases, the Supreme Court ____________________.

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A)   upheld the constitutionality of the 1875 Civil Rights Act
B)   strengthened the 1875 Civil Rights Act
C)   modified the 1875 Civil Rights Act
D)   struck down the 1875 Civil Rights ActE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Explain the demands for regulation of the railroad industry in the late nineteenth century. What groups favored such regulation? Why? What groups opposed such regulation? Why? Identify the actions taken at the state level and at the federal level to deal with this issue, and explain the consequences of those actions. In dealing with actions at the federal level, be sure to deal with rulings by the Supreme Court related to the issue of regulation and with the consequences of those rulings.

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In the late nineteenth century, the rail...

Question 3

Examine the rise and fall of the Populist party, making sure that you identify characteristics of the American political system that pose special problems for third parties.

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Question 4

In the 1870s, the Supreme Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment _____________.

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A)   made discrimination against African Americans unconstitutional and illegal
B)   placed no restrictions on state governments
C)   only protected citizens' rights against infringement by state governments, and did not apply to the actions of individuals or private businesses
D)   restricted only the actions of state governmentsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Examine the office of the presidency from 1877 to 1900, and evaluate those who held the office during that period.

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The office of the presidency from 1877 t...

Question 6

McKinley reinforced his support of business by signing which act?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interstate Commerce Act
B)   Gold Standard Act
C)   The Pension Act
D)   Pendleton Civil Service ActE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Discuss the uses of and reactions to police power, violent protest, and vigilante justice during the Gilded Age..

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During the Gilded Age, police power was often used to maintain social order and protect the interests of the wealthy elite. This often meant cracking down on labor strikes and protests, as well as enforcing laws that disproportionately targeted marginalized communities. The police were also used to suppress political dissent and maintain the status quo.

Violent protest was a common reaction to the oppressive conditions of the Gilded Age. Workers, particularly in the industrial sector, often resorted to strikes and protests to demand better working conditions, higher wages, and shorter hours. These protests were met with violent repression from both the police and private security forces hired by industrialists. The Haymarket Riot of 1886, for example, saw a peaceful labor protest in Chicago turn deadly when a bomb was thrown at police, leading to a violent crackdown on labor activists.

Vigilante justice also played a role during the Gilded Age, particularly in the American West. With the absence of effective law enforcement in many frontier towns, vigilante groups often took matters into their own hands to enforce their own brand of justice. This often led to extrajudicial killings and lynchings, particularly targeting racial and ethnic minorities.

Overall, the uses of police power, violent protest, and vigilante justice during the Gilded Age reflected the deep social and economic inequalities of the time, as well as the struggle for power and control between different groups in American society. These reactions and uses of power also laid the groundwork for the labor and civil rights movements that would emerge in the following decades.

Question 8

Who became the leading spokesman for American socialism in the 1890s?

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A)   William Sylvis
B)   Charles Guiteau
C)   Henry Clay Frick
D)   Eugene V. DebsE) None of the above
F) All of the above D

Question 9

When the Granges first organized in the late 1860s and early 1870s, they _____________________.

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A)   extended loans to farmers
B)   established political organizations at the local level for national candidates
C)   established economic cooperatives
D)   helped relieve the loneliness of farm life by sponsoring meetings and educational eventsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following was a consequence of the United States tariff and tax system during the Gilded Age?

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A)   It caused a reduction in the wages of industrial workers.
B)   It lowered prices on manufactured goods by increasing worldwide competition among producers.
C)   It led to a surplus in the federal treasury.
D)   It began to threaten the survival of a large number of American industries.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Discuss the characteristics of American politics and of the two major political parties during the Gilded Age.

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During the Gilded Age, American politics...

Question 12

William Jennings Bryan's principal campaign issue in the presidential election of 1896 was his _________________.

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A)   promise to increase existing tariffs
B)   vehement opposition to immigration restriction
C)   support of strict immigration restriction
D)   commitment to the free coinage of silverE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The Mugwumps were part of which political party?

Accepted Answer

A)   Democratic Party
B)   Populist Party
C)   Republican Party
D)   Socialist PartyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

One of the major causes of the depression of 1893 was________.

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A)   Too much money in circulation.
B)   Overexpansion by American railroads and industries.
C)   Excessive wage increases.
D)   Lack of automation in American industry.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Examine the controversy over monetary policy during the late nineteenth century. What stand was taken by the Republicans, by the Democrats, and by the Populists on this issue? Why? Identify the major pieces of legislation of the period related to this issue, and explain the consequences of each.

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During the late nineteenth century, ther...

Question 16

What was the party that was known as the "People's party" and raised an agrarian-based, third party challenge to the Republicans and Democrats?

Accepted Answer

A)   Populist Party
B)   Democratic Party
C)   Greenback Labor Party
D)   Socialist PartyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

During the presidential campaign of 1896, _________________.

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A)   William McKinley crisscrossed the nation, constantly speaking about the issues
B)   William Jennings Bryan was so sure of victory that he did little campaigning
C)   William Jennings Bryan lost votes when revelations about his private life caused people to question his moral judgment
D)   William McKinley made speeches on moderation and prosperity in which he offered something to everyoneE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following was a major faction of the Democratic party?

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans from all regions of the nation
B)   Staunch opponents of the spoils system
C)   High-tariff proponents from the business community
D)   Working-class men of immigrant stock who supported urban political machinesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

Senators opposed to passage of the Women's Suffrage Amendment argued that ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   it would disrupt the political balance of power between Democrats and Republicans
B)   it would interfere with women's family responsibilities
C)   women would become a dangerous political force
D)   women had too little education to be allowed to voteE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Examine the status of southern African Americans during the late nineteenth century, and explain why the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, which were intended to protect former slaves, actually offered African Americans little protection.

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During the late nineteenth century, southern African Americans faced significant challenges and discrimination. Despite the abolition of slavery, they continued to experience widespread racial segregation, economic exploitation, and political disenfranchisement. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, which were intended to protect the rights of former slaves, ultimately offered little protection to African Americans in the South.

The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves. It also guaranteed equal protection under the law. However, southern states found ways to circumvent these protections through the implementation of Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation and denied African Americans equal access to public facilities, education, and employment opportunities. Additionally, the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) upheld the constitutionality of "separate but equal" facilities, further perpetuating racial discrimination.

The Fifteenth Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibited the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Despite this, southern states enacted poll taxes, literacy tests, and other discriminatory measures to prevent African Americans from exercising their right to vote. Violence and intimidation tactics, such as the Ku Klux Klan, were also used to suppress African American political participation.

Furthermore, the federal government's enforcement of these amendments was weak, and there was little political will to challenge the discriminatory practices of southern states. The Compromise of 1877, which effectively ended Reconstruction, resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South and allowed white supremacist groups to regain control of state governments, further marginalizing African Americans.

In conclusion, while the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments were intended to protect the rights of African Americans, they ultimately offered little protection in the face of widespread discrimination and disenfranchisement in the South. It was not until the civil rights movement of the mid-twentieth century that significant progress was made in addressing these injustices.

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