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.