APUSH Populism Quiz

What was the main goal of the Farmers' Alliance?

• To advocate for increased tariffs on imported goods

• To promote industrialization in rural areas

• To support the interests of urban workers

• To address the issues faced by farmers through collective action and political advocacy.

What were some of the key issues that the Farmers' Alliance sought to address?

• Overpopulation, lack of natural resources, and political corruption

• Unfair trade agreements, high interest rates, and inadequate healthcare

• High taxes, low wages, and lack of access to education

• Some of the key issues that the Farmers' Alliance sought to address were high transportation costs, unfair banking practices, and low crop prices.

What were the main beliefs and goals of the Populist Party?

• Promote government deregulation of big businesses

• Advocate for the rights of big businesses and industrialists

• Support the free coinage of gold

• Advocate for the rights of farmers and laborers, promote government regulation of big businesses, and support the free coinage of silver

How did the Populist Party impact American politics during the late 19th century?

• Causing the decline of major political parties

• Supporting the interests of big business

• Advocating for the interests of farmers and laborers, leading to the adoption of some of their ideas by major political parties.

• Having no impact on American politics

What was the role of William Jennings Bryan in the Populist movement?

• Founder of the American Red Cross

• Military general during the Civil War

• Prominent leader and advocate for the interests of farmers and laborers

• Inventor of the cotton gin

How did William Jennings Bryan's 'Cross of Gold' speech impact the Election of 1896?

• It had no impact on the Election of 1896

• It galvanized the support of the Populist and Democratic parties, leading to his nomination as the Democratic candidate and a shift in the party's platform towards bimetallism.

• It caused the collapse of the Democratic party

• It led to the election of the Republican candidate

What were the main factors that led to the victory of William McKinley in the Election of 1896?

• Support from business interests, well-organized Republican campaign, and stance on the gold standard

• Stance on the silver standard

• Poorly organized Republican campaign

• Lack of support from business interests

What long-term impact did the Populist movement have on American politics and society?

• Caused the rise of a totalitarian government in the US

• Had no impact on American politics and society

• Influenced the adoption of key ideas in American politics and society

• Led to the decline of American democracy