USH Chapter 11, Part B

Multiple Choice

How did changes in technology and big business affect farmers' economic and political power in rural America?

• Changes in technology and big business diminished farmers' economic and political power by increasing competition and dependence on large corporations.
• Changes in technology and big business had no significant impact on farmers' livelihoods.
• Big business strengthened farmers' political influence through lobbying and support.
• Technological advancements empowered farmers by reducing their costs and increasing yields.

Multiple Choice

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.

Multiple Choice

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

Multiple Choice

What actions did farmers take in response to the deflation crisis?

• Farmers ignored the crisis and continued traditional practices.
• Farmers increased crop prices and hoarded supplies.
• Farmers organized politically, advocated for monetary reforms, and participated in strikes and protests.
• Farmers sought loans from banks and expanded their land holdings.

Multiple Select

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

Multiple Choice

What were the differences in the strategies of the Grange and the Farmers' Alliance in addressing farmers' economic challenges?

• The Grange focused on political lobbying, while the Farmers' Alliance emphasized local markets.
• The Grange aimed for national reforms, whereas the Farmers' Alliance relied on individual efforts.
• The Grange promoted government intervention, while the Farmers' Alliance supported private enterprise.
• The Grange used cooperative strategies, whereas the Farmers' Alliance pursued political reforms.

Multiple Choice

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

Multiple Select

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

Multiple Choice

How the Ocala Demands influence the political strategies of farmers in the 1890s?

• The Ocala Demands encouraged farmers to align with urban industrialists, diluting their political goals.
• Farmers in the 1890s ignored the Ocala Demands, focusing solely on local issues instead.
• The Ocala Demands united farmers to advocate for reforms, moving towards activism and a 3rd-party formation.

• The Ocala Demands led to increased isolation among farmers, reducing their political influence.

Multiple Choice

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 equally successful in both the South and the West.
• The Alliance programs failed in the West but thrived in the South.
• The Alliance programs had no impact in either the South or the West.
• The Alliance programs were more successful in the West than in the South.

Multiple Choice

What factors led many southern farmers to break with the Democrat party and join the People’s Party?

• Increased agricultural subsidies from the government.
• Economic hardships and perceived elitism of the Democratic Party.
• Support for industrialization and urban growth.
• Desire for stronger ties with the Republican Party.

Multiple Select

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.

Multiple Choice

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

Open Ended

How did the People's Party's strategy in the Election of 1896 impact the Democratic and Populist parties?

Multiple Select

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.

Multiple Choice

How did the discovery of gold in Canada and Alaska contributeto the decline of populism in the United States?

• The influx of gold boosted urbanization and industrial growth in the U.S.
• Gold discoveries led to increased government support for farmers.
• The gold rush strengthened populist movements across the U.S.
• The discovery of gold diverted attention from silver that Populists supported