President Grover Cleveland described the goals of his administration as maintaining a balanced budget and limiting the role of the federal government. He acknowledged some shortcomings but argued his policies were prudent. The Republican Party and his successor criticized Cleveland's opposition to economic and social reforms as well as his pro-business views. However, Cleveland presented his conservative positions as grounded in economic truths rather than political interests.

1. How did President Grover Cleveland describe the goals and achievements
QUESTION:How did President Grover Cleveland describe the goals and achievements of his
administration? Did he admit to any shortcomings or failures? Can criticisms of Cleveland
be found in the platforms of the Republican Party, or the Inaugural Address of his
successor? Was Cleveland honest in the discussions of his policies? Does he ever present
weak or false arguments as if they were indisputable truths? What were his expressed
attitudes towards business, farmers, and workers? How did Cleveland view economic and
social reforms? Does he seem to anticipate any future crisis caused by dramatic changes?