USH Chapter 11, Part B
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Beth Harrison
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How did changes in technology and big business affect farmers' economic and political power in rural America?
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Why was the Populist movement significant for farmers in the United States during the late 19th century?
It helped farmers gain political power and advocate for their interests.
It led to the immediate elimination of tariffs on manufactured goods.
It resulted in higher farm prices due to government intervention.
It made banks and railroads more supportive of farmers' needs.
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What was one major problem that concerned farmers regarding the nation's money supply after the Civil War?
The lack of gold reserves
The expansion of the money supply through greenbacks
The decrease in agricultural production
The rise of industrialization
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What actions did farmers take in response to the deflation crisis?
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Which of the following were ways Grangers responded to the economic crisis in the 1870s? (Check all that apply.)
Pressured state legislatures to regulate railroad and warehouse rates
Joined the Greenback Party to increase the money supply
Created cooperatives to benefit their members
Started their own banks
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What were the differences in the strategies of the Grange and the Farmers' Alliance in addressing farmers' economic challenges?
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What was the main purpose of the subtreasury plan introduced by Charles McCune?
To undermine the Democrats’ control of the South
To provide low interest loans to farmers and allow them to store crops in government warehouses
To encourage farmers to sell their crops quickly
To increase tariffs on imported goods
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Which of the following were demands made by the Farmers Alliance in the Ocala Demands? (Check all that apply.)
Adoption of the subtreasury plan
Free coinage of silver
Protective tariffs
Direct election of senators by voters
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How the Ocala Demands influence the political strategies of farmers in the 1890s?
The Ocala Demands united farmers to advocate for reforms, moving towards activism and a 3rd-party formation.
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In the midterm elections of 1890, how did the success of the Alliance programs differ between the South and the West?
The Alliance programs were more successful in the West than in the South.
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What factors led many southern farmers to break with the Democrat party and join the People’s Party?
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What were the issues of the Populist platform in the 1892 Presidential election? (Check all that apply.)
The US should adopt the silver standard.
The US should create a graduated income tax.
The US should federalize ownership of the railways.
The US should adopt the 8-hour workday for factory workers.
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Which economic crisis led to the division of the Democrat party into goldbugs and silverites, and what were the main beliefs of each faction?
The Panic of 1893; goldbugs believed in gold-based currency, silverites believed in unlimited silver coinage
The Great Depression; goldbugs believed in paper money, silverites believed in gold-based currency
The Panic of 1893; goldbugs believed in unlimited silver coinage, silverites believed in gold-based currency
The Election of 1896; goldbugs believed in gold-based currency, silverites believed in paper money
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How did the People's Party's strategy in the Election of 1896 impact the Democratic and Populist parties?
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Which of the following statements about William Jennings Bryan's campaign for presidency are correct? (Check all that apply.)
Bryan traveled thousands of miles and made hundreds of speeches.
Bryan was criticized for his undignified campaigning style.
Bryan won the nomination by delivering a famous speech in defense of silver.
Bryan was a former governor of Ohio.
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How did the discovery of gold in Canada and Alaska contributeto the decline of populism in the United States?
The discovery of gold diverted attention from silver that Populists supported
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