The Populist Movement (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

The video explores the history of the Populist Movement in the United States, starting with the economic challenges faced by farmers during the Gilded Age. It details the formation and rise of the Populist Party, particularly in Kansas, and outlines their platform during the 1892 election. Despite initial success, the movement declined due to internal divisions and economic recovery. However, many of its ideas influenced future progressive reforms. Today, populism remains a significant force in global politics, often characterized by anti-elitist rhetoric.

What economic challenges did farmers face during the late 1800s?

• High inflation rates

• Low crop prices and high interest rates

• Abundant supply of money

• Decreasing industrialization

Which groups merged to form the Farmers and Laborers Union of America?

• The Grangers and the Greenbackers

• The National Agricultural Wheel and the Knights of Labor

• The Democratic and Republican parties

• The Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street

What was one of the key demands of the Populist Party's platform in 1892?

• Abolition of the income tax

• Free and unlimited coinage of silver

• Support for the National banking system

• Election of Senators by state legislatures

Who was nominated by the Populist Party for president in 1896?

• Jerry Simpson

• William Peffer

• William Jennings Bryan

• James B. Weaver

What was a significant reason for the decline of the Populist Movement?

• Increased economic hardship

• Alignment with the Republican Party

• Recovery of the economy in the late 1890s

• Support from factory workers

Which political party did many former Populists join after the movement's decline?

• The Socialist Party

• The Republican Party

• The Greenback Party

• The Tea Party

How is the term 'populist' used in modern politics?

• To refer to a specific political party

• To denote anti-elitist beliefs across political backgrounds

• To describe elitist beliefs

• To indicate support for the National banking system