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Ch 11 Section 1TRANSCRIPT
Bell Ringer 11-1Identify the term that means government
jobs went to supporters of the winning party in an election.
Which document did President Cleveland sign in 1887?
What lowered federal revenue and transformed the nation’s budget surplus into a budget deficit?
Stalemate in Washington
A Campaign to Clean Up PoliticsPatronage
Prevented government from addressing nation’s issues
Movement for reformHayes
Attacked idea of patronageRoscoe Conkling
“Stalwart”
Republicans Angry“Half-breeds”1880 Election
James Garfield and Chester ArthurPendleton Act
Allowed the President to decide which federal jobs would be filled according to the rules of the Civil Service Commission
Shift began
Two Parties Neck and NeckRepublicans
Support from former Union soldiers and other patriotic Americans
Party of ReformSupported abolition, temperance, and other reforms“Party of morality”
Democrats“Party of personal liberty”Strong support by Catholics
1876 1896Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New YorkWinning popular vote but losing election (1876 and
1888)
Democrats Reclaim the White House
Grover Cleveland (D)James Blaine (R)
Former Speaker of the HousePopular among party workersCaught up in Credit Mobilier Scandal
Many voters were concerned about corruptionStopped supporting Blaine and turned to
Cleveland New York
Many Irish Americans lostLost pro temperance voters
ProblemsMany strikes workers attacked
Haymarket SquareHigher fixed costs with low operating costs on
railroads upset peopleInterstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
Regulated interstate commerceLimited railroad ratesMade it illegal to charge higher rates for shorter
haulsTariffs
High tariffs hurt farmersCleveland proposed lower tariffs
Republicans Regain PowerElection of 1888
Benjamin Harrison (R)Grover Cleveland (D)
Republicans gain control of CongressMcKinley Tariff
Cut tobacco taxes Increased rates on textilesLowered federal revenue Turned budget surplus into budge deficit
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Ch. 11 Journal #1Analyze the
following Political Cartoon. Please identify which peace of legislation the cartoon is referring to and the ironies of its’ message.