Populism Review

What was a primary cause for the rise of the Populist movement in the late 1800s?

• a. The decline of the labor force

• b. The increase in industrialization and mass production

• c. The decrease in farm prices

• d. The rise of foreign investments

3. Which group is specifically mentioned as suffering from low crop prices and high interest rates?

• a. Factory workers

• b. Bankers

• c. Farmers

• d. Business owners

Who was the first populist to serve as a US senator?

• a. Jerry Simpson

• b. William Jennings Bryan

• c. William Peffer

• d. James B. Weaver

What was one of the key demands of the Populist movement?

• a. Expansion of the military

• b. Free and unlimited coinage of silver

• c. Increased taxation on the middle class

• d. Higher tariffs on imports

What was one of the demands of the Populist Party's platform?

• a. Private ownership of all public communication

• b. Creation of a progressive income tax

• c. Increased immigration

• d. Support for international trade

Which of the following best describes the outcome of the 1896 election for the Populist Party?

• a. They won a majority of the electoral votes

• b. They lost, but gained significant support

• c. They successfully elected their candidate

• d. They did not participate in the election

By what year had the Populist Party officially fallen apart?

• a. 1896

• b. 1900

• c. 1909

• d. 1910