U2C2 Test Review

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Use the quote to answer the question. “You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.” Which statement would the speaker of the quote agree with?

Back

The United States government should adopt bimetallism.

Front

Based on the quote, what is the author’s purpose? “If the farmer is not watchful, the weeds will choke out his small grain. So it is with the people in politics; it is a continual warfare against class legislation, which destroys all popular rights. Save the crop, farmers, or it will be useless to plant another year.”

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to encourage farmers to fight for their rights

Front

Why did people in rural areas of Louisiana oppose the Bourbon Democrats?

Back

The Bourbon Democrats did little to help farmers or sharecroppers after the Civil War.

Front

Why does the artist who made this poster believe farming is the most important job in society?

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Agriculture supports all other jobs and industries.

Front

Which factor contributed to the trends shown in the graph? Options: decreased surplus, increased regulation, decreased competition, increased mechanization

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increased mechanization

Front

What was one result of the trends shown in the graph?

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farmers went into debt

Front

Use the map to answer the question. Which conclusion is supported by the maps?

Back

The Democratic Party became more popular in the Midwest

Front

How did cooperatives benefit members of the Farmers' Alliance? Options: They encouraged states to adopt laissez-faire policies, They offered lower interest rates than bank loans, They offered lower prices than retail suppliers, They encouraged states to regulate railroads

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They offered lower prices than retail suppliers

Front

What is "bimetallism"?

Back

A monetary system that uses both gold and silver as legal tender.

Front

Who is William Jennings Bryan and what was his speech called?

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A populist who ran for president; "Cross of Gold"