Quiz on Agrarian to Industrial Transition and Populism

In the late 1800s, Benjamin noticed a drastic drop in prices of farm products in his community. What was the main reason for this change?

• Lack of technology

• Overproduction of crops

• High demand for crops

• Government regulations

What was the purpose of the Grange formed by farmers?

• To pool resources for buying machinery and supplies

• To support the gold standard

• To oppose the Populist movement

• To promote industrialization

In a history class, Abigail and Aiden were discussing which political movement arose from farmers' concerns in the late 1800s. What was the movement they were talking about?

• Progressivism

• Populism

• Federalism

• Socialism

In a history class, Olivia was asked who the Democratic candidate in the 1896 election that supported Bimetallism was. What was her answer?

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Grover Cleveland

• William Jennings Bryan

What did the Populist Party support in addition to bimetallism?

• Strict gold standard

• 8-hour workdays

• Higher tariffs

• Isolationism

What economic issue was a major concern for farmers in the late 19th century?

• Inflation

• Deflation

• Hyperinflation

• Stagflation

Nora and her classmates were studying the history of American legislation. They came across a law that was passed to regulate railroad rates and practices in response to farmers' demands. Which act was it?

• Morrill Act

• Homestead Act

• Sherman Antitrust Act

• Interstate Commerce Act

What was one of the key demands of the Farmers' Alliance in the late 1800s?

• Free coinage of silver

• Subsidies for industrialists

• High tariffs on imports

• Expansion of the railroad network

Ethan is studying the history of legislation in the United States. He comes across a law that was introduced to address the issue of monopolies affecting farmers in the late 1800s. Which legislation is he learning about?

• Clayton Antitrust Act

• Sherman Antitrust Act

• Interstate Commerce Act

• Homestead Act

Ava is studying the late 19th century and learns about a significant effect of the deflationary period on farmers. What was this effect?

• Lower interest rates

• Increased debt burden

• Higher crop prices

• Increased purchasing power