Farmers & and the Rise of Populism

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Which was not a problem faced by farmers settling the plains in the late 1800s? Options: Agricultural overproduction, scarcity of money, high shipping costs and debt.

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over-crowded living conditions

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Which of the following was not a part of the Populist Party platform? Silver and Gold Money, Direct Election of Senators, Secret Ballot, destruction of labor unions

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destruction of labor unions

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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING WERE POPULIST DEMANDS EXCEPT WHICH ONE?
RETURN TO THE GOLD STANDARD, GRADUATED PERSONAL INCOME TAX, GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP OF RAILROADS, FEDERAL LOAN PROGRAM

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RETURN TO THE GOLD STANDARD

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Which of the following would have not been a member of the Populist Party?
farmer, factory worker, banker

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banker

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Which caused the rise of Populism? Options: rising agricultural prices, The use of silver instead of greenbacks, Calls for racial segregation, The inability of farmers to pay off their debts

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The inability of farmers to pay off their debts

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Why did the Populist party want unlimited coinage of silver?

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To increase the amount of money in circulation and raise farm prices.

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Which political party adopted many of the ideas of the Populist Party?

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Democratic

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A Populist is

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a member of a political party claiming to represent the common people.