Sophia History II Milestone 1

Read the excerpt from The New York Times about the Haymarket affair: “The celerity [speed] with which the leaders of the dynamite movement got out of the way as soon as the explosion occurred was little short of marvelous, and this fact led many to believe that they had knowledge of what was to be done, and therefore took occasion to escape the consequences they knew would follow.” Of the following groups involved in the Haymarket Riot, the author of this excerpt was most likely sympathetic toward __________.  anarchists  the Knights of Labor  immigrants  the police RATIONALE Recall that when historians analyze sources, one question they should ask is, "How is this source constructed?" The language used in the newspaper article reveals clues as to where its sympathies lie. Labor organizers are referred to as "leaders of the dynamite movement"; their escape from the bomb is described as "little short of marvelous." This language suggests that the author of the article sympathizes with the police and is skeptical of the innocence of the union members and organizers who gathered at Haymarket Square on May 4, 1886. CONCEPT Labor Conflict in the Gilded Age 2 One significant aspect of the election of 1896, exemplified by William Jennings Bryan's campaign, was __________.  supporters being received in his home  the distribution of campaign flyers  large crowds hearing his speeches  the acceptance of corporate contributions RATIONALE The election of 1896 was one of the most significant political campaigns in American history. One reason for its significance was that it featured active campaigning, which was traditionally looked down upon. William Jennings Bryan was active on the campaign trail from August until the election in November and gave more than 600 speeches to approximately 5 million people.