Lesson 4.2 - Part 2: Western Agriculture (2024)

Western Agriculture | Part 2
Chapter: Industrial & Economic Growth

Multiple Choice

From what materials did most Great Plains settlers build their home?

• Brick

• Trees

• Sod

• Steel

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were problems faced by farmers on the Great Plains?

• Lions

• Military invasions from neighboring countries

• Extreme Weather

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the National Grange?

• Encourage cooperation among farmers to increase their profits.

• Convince the government to bring back slavery.

• Force the government to give away federal land.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups were most likely to be involved in the Populist Party?

• Merchants

• Bankers

• Farmers

Multiple Choice

Why did the Populist Party break up after the Election of 1896?

• The leaders of the Populist movement were all arrested.

• Populists had gained influence in the Democratic Party.

• Populists were so upset by their loss in the election they decided to leave politics forever.