WorksheetsPopulist Movement
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Who organized the Grange?
Oliver Hudson Kelley
William Jennings Bryan
William McKinley
Mary Elizabeth Lease
Who won the election of 1896 and 1900?
Teddy Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
The Populist Party wanted all of the following except:
abolition of the income tax
regulation of railroads
unlimited coinage of silver
a graduated income tax
This speech was about monetary policy and was given by William Jennings Bryan during his campaign for president in 1896
Emancipation Proclamation
Follow the Yellow Brick Road Declaration
Gettysburg Address
Cross of Gold
Why did the Populist party want unlimited coinage of silver?
To increase the amount of money in circulation and raise farm prices
To raise campaign contribution limits
To reduce economic inflation
To decrease the bargaining power of labor unions
The most significant problem for farmers in the late 19th century was which of the following?
high tariffs, low exports
tight credit, high interest
too many regulatory laws
poor machinery, low production
How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?
By suing 3rd parties for campaign-finance violations
By addressing issues raised by the 3rd party
By persuading the 3rd parties to present a new platform
By preventing 3rd parties from holding conventions
Although the Populist Party did not last long, these proposals did become law:
Income Tax & Direct Election of Senators
Income Tax & Direct Election of Representatives
Direct Election of Senators & Postal Savings-Banks
Income Tax & Free Coinage of Silver
