Populist movement

The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today

the book stitized the corruption of past Civil War society and politics

Dr. Charles Macune

led the southern alliance which urged the creation of a national alliance between the organizations

“Raise less corn and more hell”

Mary Elizabeth Lease often spoke of membership in the alliance as an opportunity to

Coxey's Army

an 1894 protest meant to advocate for public works jobs for the unemployed by marching on Washington, DC

Civil Service

the contrast to the spoils system, where political appointments were based on merit, not favoritism

Patronage

took the form of the president naming his friends and supporters to various political posts

Omaha Platform

more fully explain the goals of the new party

William Jennings Bryan

Democratic candidate with Populist Party ideals

Sherman Silver Purchase Act

circulate more cash into economy, raise prices of farm goods, and help farmers pay off debt

Farmers Alliance

farmers joined together to further their goals

Panic of 1893

rose unemployment to 20%, railroad industry collapsed because of over building of railroads

Populist Party

sought to represent the rights of primarily farmers but eventually all workers in regional and federal elections

Social Key Terms

The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, Dr. Charles Macune, “Raise less corn and more hell”, Coxey's Army

Political Key Terms

Civil Service, Patronage, Omaha Platform, William Jennings Bryan

Economic Key Terms

Sherman Silver Purchase Act, Farmers Alliance, Panic of 1893

Introduction Key Terms

Populist Party