Populist Movement

Who organized the Grange?

• Oliver Hudson Kelley

• William Jennings Bryan

• William McKinley

• Mary Elizabeth Lease

Who won the election of 1896 and 1900?

• Teddy Roosevelt

• William Jennings Bryan

• William McKinley

• Grover Cleveland

The Populist Party wanted all of the following except:

• abolition of the income tax

• regulation of railroads

• unlimited coinage of silver

• a graduated income tax

This speech was about monetary policy and was given by William Jennings Bryan during his campaign for president in 1896

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Follow the Yellow Brick Road Declaration

• Gettysburg Address

• Cross of Gold

Why did the Populist party want unlimited coinage of silver?

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

• To raise campaign contribution limits

• To reduce economic inflation

• To decrease the bargaining power of labor unions

The most significant problem for farmers in the late 19th century was which of the following?

• high tariffs, low exports

• tight credit, high interest

• too many regulatory laws

• poor machinery, low production

How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?

• By suing 3rd parties for campaign-finance violations

• By addressing issues raised by the 3rd party

• By persuading the 3rd parties to present a new platform

• By preventing 3rd parties from holding conventions

Although the Populist Party did not last long, these proposals did become law:

• Income Tax & Direct Election of Senators

• Income Tax & Direct Election of Representatives

• Direct Election of Senators & Postal Savings-Banks

• Income Tax & Free Coinage of Silver