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Over time, the spoils system developed into a |
political machine system. |
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Political machines were criticized because they |
placed unqualified people in public office. |
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In 1887, Congress passed which of the following pieces of legislation to regulate railroads? |
the Interstate Commerce Act |
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The reforms of the early 1900s were called "progressive" because |
they represented forward thinking about political changes. |
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How did the railroads respond to state governments’ legislation during the Gilded Age? |
Railroad companies challenged the new laws in the courts. |
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Why were political machines difficult to break up? |
They created a cycle of favors for votes. |
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Which reform measure could voters use to approve an amendment to their state constitution? |
a referendum |
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Which of the following did the Sherman Antitrust Act make illegal in 1890? |
trusts and monopolies |
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The Sherman Antitrust Act was difficult to support in court because its |
definition of monopolies was not clear. |
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In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for |
votes |
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