What were the primary economic challenges faced by American farmers in the mid to late 1800s?

Populist Party and Farmers' Issues

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
High tariffs, lack of transportation, and urbanization
Railroad monopolies, economic policies, and overproduction of crops
Lack of labor, poor soil quality, and high taxes
Drought, pest infestations, and lack of technology
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did railroad monopolies impact American farmers?
They provided free transportation for crops
They built more rail lines to rural areas
They increased transportation costs, affecting farmers' profits
They offered discounts to small farmers
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the crop lien system?
A system where farmers received government subsidies
A system where farmers borrowed goods in exchange for a share of their crops
A system where farmers paid taxes on their crops
A system where farmers sold crops directly to consumers
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why were farmers upset with the gold standard policy?
It limited the amount of money they could borrow
It increased the value of their crops
It provided too much money in circulation
It decreased interest rates
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of the Grange organization?
To increase tariffs on foreign goods
To advocate for farmers' interests and fair prices
To support industrial workers
To promote urbanization
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key focus of the Farmers' Alliance?
Ending the crop lien system and regulating railroads
Promoting free trade agreements
Supporting urban development
Increasing tariffs on agricultural products
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What political platform did the Populist Party advance?
Gold standard, reduced government spending, and isolationism
Lower taxes, free trade, and deregulation
Increased tariffs, military expansion, and industrialization
Free silver, increased income taxes, and government regulation
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