Asked by Nataly Llamas on Jun 06, 2024
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The Mugwumps were part of which political party?
A) Democratic Party
B) Populist Party
C) Republican Party
D) Socialist Party
Mugwumps
A political movement in the United States during the late 19th century, characterized by reform-minded members who left the Republican Party for the Democratic Party.
Political Party
An organized group of people with shared political beliefs and goals, aiming to influence or control government policy and actions through the election of its members to public office.
- Understand the political factions and parties of the Gilded Age, their policies, and their impacts on society.
Verified Answer
VB
VIVIAN BASTIDASJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Mugwumps were a group of Republican Party reformers who in 1884 supported Democratic candidate Grover Cleveland for president over their own party's nominee, James G. Blaine, due to concerns over corruption and patronage.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the political factions and parties of the Gilded Age, their policies, and their impacts on society.
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