How did mechanization affect farmers?
8th SS Unit 2 Ch 2 Quiz

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Increased productivity and reduced labor costs
Decreased productivity and increased labor costs
Had no significant impact on productivity or labor costs
Led to a decline in agricultural output
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What was the original purpose of the Patrons of Husbandry and the Granger movement? How did the Granger movement change over time?
The original purpose was to educate farmers, and it evolved to include political advocacy for agricultural interests.
The original purpose was to establish a national bank for farmers, and it evolved to focus on international trade.
The original purpose was to create a network of agricultural colleges, and it evolved to support urban development.
The original purpose was to promote industrialization in rural areas, and it evolved to focus on environmental conservation.
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How did the views of Bourbon Democrats differ from those of members of the Granger movement? What effect did this have?
Bourbon Democrats supported laissez-faire economics, while Grangers advocated for government intervention in agriculture.
Bourbon Democrats were in favor of high tariffs, whereas Grangers supported free trade.
Bourbon Democrats focused on urban industrial growth, while Grangers prioritized rural development.
Bourbon Democrats were aligned with labor unions, whereas Grangers opposed them.
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What were the "Granger cases"?
A series of legal cases in the United States that dealt with regulating railroad pricing
A set of Supreme Court cases that established the principle of judicial review.
A group of cases that addressed the rights of workers to unionize.
A collection of cases that focused on environmental protection laws.
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How did the views of supporters of the gold standard and Free Silverites differ?
Supporters of the gold standard wanted currency backed by gold, while Free Silverites wanted currency backed by both gold and silver.
Supporters of the gold standard wanted currency backed by silver, while Free Silverites wanted currency backed by gold.
Supporters of the gold standard wanted currency backed by both gold and silver, while Free Silverites wanted currency backed by gold only.
Supporters of the gold standard and Free Silverites both wanted currency backed by gold and silver.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the "Cross of Gold" speech?
A speech advocating for the gold standard
A speech opposing the gold standard
A speech about the benefits of silver
A speech about the economic policies of the 1920s
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why was the People’s Party less successful in the South?
Due to strong Democratic dominance in the region
Because of economic prosperity in the South
Owing to the lack of agricultural issues
Due to the People's Party's focus on industrial areas
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