2.1 The Populist Party

Question 1

In 1892, the first national convention of the People’s Party was held in

Question 2

As part of the Omaha Platform, the People’s Party demanded that

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people who made more money pay a higher percentage in taxes.

Question 3

Any political movement that represents the interests of the “common people” is known as

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populism.

Question 4

The famous speech that William Jennings Bryan gave at the Democratic convention of 1896 became known as

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the “Cross of Gold” speech.

Question 5

Which of the following was an Omaha Platform proposal for labor reform?

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a work day limited to eight hours

Question 6

In 1892, the People’s Party convention produced

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the Omaha Platform.

Question 7

In his 1896 bid for president, William Jennings Bryan was supported by both the

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People’s and the Democratic parties.

Question 8

In the late 1800s, why did industrialists support the gold standard?

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The gold standard kept the price of gold fixed, which kept both prices and wages down.

Question 9

Which of the following groups was central to the formation of Populism in the late 1800s?

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farmers

Question 10

Following the 1896 presidential election, the two major political parties

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adopted much of the People’s Party’s platform.

2.1 The Populist Party Answers