Chapter 18.1 Review

In what year did farmers form the People's party?

• 1881

• 1891

• 1901

• 1911

What was the People's party also known as?

• The Reform Party

• The Farmers' Party

• The Populist Party

• The People's Reform Party

What did Populists support?

• A short list of reforms

• A long list of reforms

• No reforms

• Only agricultural reforms

What was another name for the Populist Party?

• The People's Party

• The Farmer's Party

• The Common Party

• The Worker’s Party

In which decade was the Populist Party formed?

• 1880s

• 1890s

• 1900s

• 1910s

Who primarily formed the Populist Party?

• Industrial workers

• Businessmen

• Farmers

• Politicians

What was the main goal of the Populist Party?

• To support industrialization

• To appeal to the common people

• To promote international trade

• To reduce taxes

Which of the following reforms was supported by the Popularists?

• Limiting the president and vice president to serving only one term

• Allowing the president to serve unlimited terms

• Having US senators elected by state legislatures

• Privatizing ownership of all railroads and telegraphs

What change did the Popularists support regarding the election of US senators?

• Having US senators elected by the people

• Having US senators appointed by the president

• Having US senators elected by state legislatures

• Having US senators chosen by the Supreme Court

What was one of the reforms supported by the Popularists concerning railroads and telegraphs?

• Transforming ownership of all railroads and telegraphs to the government

• Privatizing all railroads and telegraphs

• Allowing private companies to own railroads and telegraphs

• Eliminating railroads and telegraphs