Tom Watson

What was Thomas E. Watson's primary role in the 1890s?

• A banker

• A politician and leader of the Populist Party

• A railroad owner

• A military general

Which legislation did Watson push through Congress that was significant for rural communities?

• The Homestead Act

• The Rural Free Delivery (RFD) Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Voting Rights Act

How did Watson's political views change after 1900?

  

• He became more supportive of all racial groups.

• He shifted to nativist attacks on blacks and Catholics.

• He abandoned politics entirely.

• He formed a new political party.

What was the main goal of the Populist Party that Watson was a part of?

• To support big businesses

• To advocate for public ownership of essential services

• To promote the interests of wealthy landowners

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

Did Tom Watson support African American farmers EARLY in his political career?

• Yes

• No

What was one of the significant outcomes of Watson's push for Rural Free Delivery?

  

• It increased the power of private carriers.

• It provided mail delivery to remote farm families.

• It eliminated mail services entirely.

• It created more jobs in urban areas.