Gilded Age

25th president responsible for Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and the Annexation of Hawaii, imperialism. Is assassinated by an anarchist

Political issue involving the unlimited coinage of silver, supported by farmers

when someone voluntarily offers payment to get an illegal advantage

His artwork was primarily based on political corruption. He helped people realize the corruption of some politicians

A system of public employment based on rewarding party loyalists and friends.

Illegal use of political influence for personal gain. Voting fraud, kickbacks and bribery.

the 20th President of the US; he died two months after being shot and six months after his inauguration.

Payments made to buyers based on the amount of orders placed

first national farm organization; stop loneliness and help farmers socially.st national farm organization; stop loneliness and help farmers socially.

a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York city (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism

A monetary system in which paper money and coins are equal to the value of a certain amount of gold

paper money

21st President; Pushed the Pendleton act

A Farmers' organization founded in late 1870s; started in Texas worked for lower railroad freight rates, lower interest rates, and a change in the governments tight money policy

Corrupt organized groups that controlled political parties in the cities. A boss leads the machine and attempts to grab more votes for his party.

Work to change society for the better. Focused on improving conditions for the poor, enslaved, imprisoned, women, and disabled.

1870s - 1890s; time period looked good on the outside, despite the corrupt politics & growing gap between the rich & poor. Phrase coined by Mark Twain.

1873 law that required the federal government to purchase and coin more silver, increasing the money supply and causing inflation

all the money available in the United States economy

An impassioned address by William Jennings Bryan at the 1896 Democratic Convention, in which he attacked the "gold bugs" who insisted that U.S. currency be backed only with gold.

Test for Civil Service jobs; no spoils system.

Grass roots movement that became part of the Democratic Party

A situation in which prices are declining

Leaders of political machines that bribed citizens in order to receive votes

An organization of workers that tries to improve working conditions, wages, and benefits for its members

ook advantage of new immigration for their political support and few votes; became the personification of political corruption;boss movements, Controlled NYC.

Farmers come together to sell goods -share in costs and profit