a late-19th century political movement demanding that people have a greater voice in government and seeking to advance the interests of farmers and laborers. Pushed for secret ballots, direct election of senators, and regulation of railroads.
Westward Expansion

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Farmer-Labor Initiative
Populism
Progressive Movement
Agrarian Uprising
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a plan under which Native Americans would give up their beliefs and way of life and become part of the white culture. Highly debated by Americans, the driving force behind the Dawes Act.
Native American Acculturation Project
Cultural Integration Scheme
Indian Civilization Program
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a U.S. law enacted in 1862, that provided 160 acres in the West to any citizen or intended citizen who was head of household and would cultivate the land for five years. Encouraged white families to develop the West.
The Morrill Act
Manifest Destiny Act
The Homestead Act
Western Settlers' Law
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
All of the following were a part of the Populist Party platform EXCEPT:
Secret Ballots
Direct Election of Senators
Increased Immigration
Railroad regulation
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role did the buffalo play in the lives of Plains Indians?
They were the focus of the Plains Indians' religious beliefs
They were captured and sold as livestock to farmers
They were a source of income because Indians sold their meat to railroad workers
They were a source of food, clothing, tools, and shelter
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a monetary system in which the basic unit of currency is defined in terms of a set amount of gold.
Bimetallism
Greenbacks
Solid Gold Monetary Model
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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groups of farmers who sent lecturers from town to town to educate people about agricultural and rural issues. Issues included a need for lower interest rates as well as government control over railroads and banks.
Farmer Education Corps
Rural Progress Societies
Rural Reform Circles
Farmers Alliance
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