Chapter 18 Study Guide

How did the development of the Populist Party impact the election of 1896?

• It led to the election of a Populist president.

• It caused a split in the Democratic Party.

• It influenced the Democratic platform and candidate.

• It had no significant impact on the election.

In what year was the People's Party formed?

• 1881

• 1891

• 1901

• 1911

What was another name for the People's Party?

• The Reform Party

• The Populist Party

• The Progressive Party

• The Farmer's Party

What did the Populists support?

• A short list of reforms

• A long list of reforms

• No reforms

• Only economic reforms

What was the main goal of the Populist Party formed in the 1890s?

• To support industrialists

• To appeal to the common people

• To promote international trade

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

Who primarily formed the Populist Party in the 1890s?

• Bankers

• Industrial workers

• Farmers

• Politicians

What is another name for the Populist Party?

• The Elite Party

• The People's Party

• The Industrial Party

• The Wealthy Party

Which reform supported by Popularists involves limiting the president and vice president to serving only one term?

• Allowing multiple terms for the president

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

• Extending the term of the president

• Removing term limits for the vice president

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

• Senators appointed by the president

• Senators elected by state legislatures

• Senators elected by the people

• Senators chosen by the Supreme Court

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

• Privatizing all railroads and telegraphs

• Transforming ownership of all railroads and telegraphs to the government

• Selling railroads and telegraphs to foreign companies

• Allowing private companies to control railroads and telegraphs