HIST 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: William Jennings Bryan, Free Silver, Sherman Silver Purchase Act
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Mugwumps republicans who supported the democratic presidential candidant. Interstate commerce act us federal law designed to regulate the industry, particularly monopolistic practices. Grand army of the republic a fraternal organization composed of veternes who became among the first organized advocacy groups in american politics, supporting voting rights for black veterans, promoting patriotic education, help to make. Memorial day a national holiday, lobbying the united states congress to establish regular veterans" pensions, and supporting republican political candidates. Pendleton civil service act federal law that decided that government jobs should be based on merit instead of political affiliation. Sherman silver purchase act increased the amount of silver the government was required to purchase monthly. Lynching a form of punishment for presumed criminal offenses. Wells an african american journalist, newspaper editor, suffragist, sociologist and early leader of civil rights movement. Known for reporting on the many lynching attacks against black citizens.
