Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased polarization in American politics
Increased focus on civil rights Increased focus on social issues Increased focus on economic issues Influenced future Republican policies Increased focus on labor rights Led to the rise of Populism Set the stage for the 1896 election Strengthened the role of the federal government |
| gptkbp:date |
1894
|
| gptkbp:demographics |
Increased participation of farmers
Increased participation of immigrants Increased participation of working-class voters |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
1896 Midterm Elections
|
| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the 53rd United States Congress
Part of the realignment of American politics Response to the Panic of 1893 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1894 Midterm Elections
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Shift in political power
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
Significant in the Midwest
Significant in the South Significant in the West |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:key_issues |
Labor unrest
Tariff reform Economic depression Silver standard debate |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage in newspapers
Political cartoons were popular |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Republican Party's victory
|
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:James_H._Blount
gptkb:William_H._H._Mc_Kinley gptkb:John_A._Mc_Call gptkb:Thomas_B._Reed gptkb:Joseph_Gurney_Cannon |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
1892 Midterm Elections
|
| gptkbp:result |
Democrats lost 100 seats
Republicans gained 130 seats |
| gptkbp:significance |
Gained seats for the Republican Party
|
| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
Higher than previous elections
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Declaration_of_the_People's_Party
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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