8G U2B Populism & the People's Party

What was the purpose of the Granger movement? Choose two.

• To promote international trade agreements
• To lobby legislators

• To educate farmers

• To establish a national currency

What caused wholesale price of crops to decrease in the late 1800s?

• Increased demand for crops
• Natural disasters affecting yields
• An increase in mechanization

• Government subsidies for farmers

What effect did decreased crop prices have of farmers in the late 1800s?

• Farmers faced financial hardship, increased debt, and foreclosures.
• Farmers experienced a boom in profits and expansion.
• Crop prices led to increased government subsidies for farmers.
• Farmers enjoyed a stable income and reduced workload.

"You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."

What is this quote about?

• The quote discusses the benefits of capitalism.
• The quote is about the US adopting bimetallism.

• The quote advocates for the accumulation of wealth.
• The quote promotes the idea of individualism over community.

Which states did the Populists win in the 1892 presidential election?

• Florida, Maine, Texas

• Texas, Idaho, California

• California, Kansas, Maine

• Idaho, Kansas, Nevada

Which party did the Midwest support for the 1896 presidential election?

• Republican Party
• Libertarian Party
• Green Party
• Democratic Party

What was the purpose of the Louisiana Populist newspaper?

• To entertain the public with stories and gossip.
• To promote the interests of large corporations.
• To support political candidates from the major parties.
• To advocate for the interests of farmers and fighting for their rights.

Why did rural Louisiana oppose the Bourbon Democrats?

• They believed the Bourbon Democrats represented farmers' interests.
• They were primarily concerned with urban issues.
• Their policies favored wealthy elites over the needs of farmers and laborers.

• They supported the Bourbon Democrats' policies.

The Peoples Party was also known as the

• Democratic Party

• Populist Party

• Republican Party

• Whig Party

Who was the Populist/Democratic candidate for President?

• Andrew Jackson

• Grover Cleveland

• William Jennings Bryan

• William McKinley