Post-Civil War Political Movements

The post-Civil War era in America saw significant industrial and technological advancements, leading to reduced production costs and the emergence of monopolies. This period, known as the Gilded Age, was marked by labor unrest and the rise of scientific management. Farmers faced economic challenges, leading to the Populist movement, which sought to counter monopolistic capitalism. William Jennings Bryan emerged as a key figure, advocating for the free coinage of silver to alleviate farmers' debts. Despite losing the election, his ideas influenced future political reforms.

What was a major consequence of technological innovations in post-Civil War America?

• Reduction in corporate mergers

• Increased cost of production

• Rise of monopolies

• Decrease in global trade

Which concept was debated by scientists and industrialists during the post-Civil War era?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Marxism

• Social Darwinism

What was a significant outcome of labor unrest in the post-Civil War era?

• End of government aid

• Increased political influence of businesses

• Decline of industrial unions

• Rise of agricultural cooperatives

What economic challenge did American farmers face during the Gilded Age?

• Overproduction of goods

• Lack of technological advancements

• Debt to bankers and industrialists

• Surplus of crops

What was the primary goal of the Populist movement?

• To counter the power of monopolies

• To reduce government intervention

• To promote the gold standard

• To support monopolistic capitalism

Who was a prominent leader of the Populist movement?

• Andrew Carnegie

• J.P. Morgan

• John D. Rockefeller

• William Jennings Bryan

What policy did William Jennings Bryan advocate for to help farmers?

• Gold standard

• Free coinage of silver

• Flat money supply

• Increased tariffs

Which political movement was influenced by the Populist movement?

• The Socialist movement

• The Libertarian movement

• The Progressive movement

• The Federalist movement

What was a key focus of the Progressive movement?

• Reducing government size

• Social, political, and economic reform

• Maintaining the status quo

• Promoting isolationism

How did the Populist movement impact major political parties?

• It was ignored by both parties

• It was co-opted by both Democrats and Republicans

• It led to the formation of a new major party

• It caused a decline in political participation