Standard 4 Quiz 4

Which best explains the reason for the failure of the Populist Party?

• Southern farmers supported political issues and candidates found in other parties.

• The economic prosperity amongst farmers in the late 1800s made the party unnecessary.

• The Democratic Party adopted several of the Populist Party's reforms

• William McKinley's campaigning techniques appealed to Midwest farmers.

Who would most likely support William Jennings Bryan in the election of 1896?

• a government official in Georgia

• a farmer in Kansas who supported bimetalism

• a merchant in New York

• an industrial worker in Pennsylvania

Which best explains the popularity of bimetallism for Midwest farmers?

• They believed it would lead to an inflation of the United States currency.

• They believed it would increase the value of the United States dollar.

• They hoped it would increase the silver mining business in Colorado.

• They felt it would prevent President Cleveland's re-election.

Which statement completes this chart?

• Muckrakers published exposés that brought attention to the plight of farmers.

• The federal government switched to the silver standard to help farmers.

• The Grange Movement advocated that the government raise tariffs to help farmers.

• The Populist Party was formed to address the issues that affected farmers.

Based on these commandments, the Grange was formed in response to what trend?

• the shift towards industry and away from agriculture

• the population movement from East to West

• the rising prices for food and crops

• the emphasis on overseas expansion

What conclusion can be drawn from this cartoon?

• Labor unions are unlikely to win against big businesses.

• Labor unions are often corrupt and arrogant.

• Large corporations are not prepared to fight against labor unions.

• Large corporations use tools like the strike to destroy labor unions.

What kind of fears are reflected in the political cartoon?

• communist fears of the free market

• fears of international terrorism

• fears of presidential scandals

• nativist fears of immigrants

Which individual would support this slogan?

• a labor union member

• a factory owner

• a city official

• an industrialist

What ultimate goal did the Populists want to achieve with these demands?

• to raise crop prices by increasing the amount of money in circulation

• to lower shipping costs by decreasing the tax burden on the railroads

• to stop farm foreclosures by having the government take over banks

• to reduce farmers' debt by requiring the use of the gold standard