Environmental Issues — Cumulative exam Answers

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During which decade did transcontinental rail service begin in the United States?

1850–1860

1860–1870

1870–1880

1880–1890

What did the People’s Party believe would result from the government taking control of America’s railroads and banks?

Government control would prevent those industries from taking advantage of small farmers.

Government control would force those industries to offer more jobs to the “common people.”

Government control would prompt banks and railroads to rely on gold coins instead of silver.

Government control would end the inflation and rising costs caused by a shortage of currency.

Which of the following best describes William Jennings Bryan’s political life following the 1896 election?

After defeating McKinley, Bryan served as the president.

After defeating McKinley, Bryan served as senator.

After losing to McKinley, Bryan retired from politics.

After losing to McKinley, Bryan ran for president twice more.

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