West and Populism

The political party that advocated for farmers was known as the ______party.

• Republican

• Democrat

• Populist

Populist sought to have a typical work day last____hours.

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which candidate was the Populist party's candidate?

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulyssess Grant

• William Jennings Bryan

• William McKinley

Silver and gold caused________money in circulation, causing prices to________. 

• less, increase

• more, increase

Farmers support the ________standard for money.

• Bimetalism 

• Gold 

What was the famous speech by William Jennings Bryan called?

• The Cross Speech

• The Cross of Gold Speech

• Gold Standard

Established the ICC & gave the federal govt the power to regulate the railroad industry.

• Interstate Commerce Act

• Clayton Anti-trust Act

• 16th Amendment

• Railroad Regulation Act

Which of the following always hurt farmers?

• Gold Miners

• Railroads

• American Indians

• Exodusters

Which group preferred silver money?

• Lawyers

• Politicians

• Bankers

• Farmers

Which law promised 160 acres of free land for those who moved West?

• the Dawes Act

• the Homestead Act

• the Morrill Act

• the Pacific Railway Act