Flashcard #16B Populism

What led to an increase in food production in the Great Plains in the late 1800s?

• Government subsidies

• Organic farming techniques

• Introduction of synthetic fertilizers

• Mechanization of farms

What was the main reason farmers organized into groups like The Grange and the Farmers Alliance?

• To promote organic farming

• To elect William Jennings Bryan

• To support free silver

• To fight against abusive railroad monopolies

Which act supported farmers against railroads by regulating the industry?

• The Homestead Act

• The Interstate Commerce Act

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Morrill Act

What was the Populist Party also known as?

• The Progressive Party

• The Democratic Party

• The Republican Party

• The People's Party

What economic policy did the Populist Party support?

• Free trade

• Free silver

• Gold standard

• Flat tax

Who led the Populist Party in 1896?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Andrew Carnegie

• William Jennings Bryan

What was William Jennings Bryan's stance on big business?

• He advocated for monopolies

• He attacked big business leaders

• He supported deregulation

• He was indifferent

What famous quote is attributed to William Jennings Bryan regarding wealth?

• "Time is money"

• "A penny saved is a penny earned"

• "Money is the root of all evil"

• "No man can earn a million dollars honestly"

Who defeated William Jennings Bryan in the presidential race?

• William McKinley

• Abraham Lincoln

• Herbert Hoover

• Theodore Roosevelt

What did the 'Free Silver' policy advocate for?

• Free distribution of silver to the poor

• Backing US money with both gold and silver

• Privatization of silver mines

• Eliminating silver from the monetary system