Populist Movement Lecture Notes

What was one of the main financial challenges faced by farmers according to the document?

• Increasing crop prices

• Decreasing cost of seeds

• Falling crop prices

• Low bank interest rates

What happened to farms when loans went unpaid?

• They were expanded

• They were foreclosed by banks

• They received government aid

• They were sold to neighbors

Which of the following was a financial reform proposed by the Populist movement?

• Increase tariffs

• Increase money supply

• Decrease government spending

• Privatize railroads

The Populist reforms were primarily focused on which sector?

• Education

• Healthcare

• Financial

• Transportation

What was a significant effect of the Progressive Era on political parties?

• Decline in political reforms

• Adoption of many reforms

• Elimination of political parties

• Increase in political corruption

Did farmers need time to pay of debts

• Yes

• No