Populist Party and Farmers' Issues

Populist Party and Farmers' Issues

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the economic challenges faced by American farmers in the mid to late 1800s, including railroad monopolies, economic policies, and agricultural surplus. It explores how farmers responded by forming organizations like the Grange and the Farmers' Alliance, which advocated for political and economic reforms. The Populist Party emerged as a significant political force, influencing American politics despite not winning the presidency. The farmers' movement had lasting impacts, including influencing the Democratic Party and passing some state and federal laws.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

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

7.

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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