19
practice testMultiple Choice

Practice Test

Question 19 • US History

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

Answer
A
Government control would prompt banks and railroads to rely on gold coins instead of silver.
B
Government control would end the inflation and rising costs caused by a shortage of currency.
C
Government control would prevent those industries from taking advantage of small farmers.
D
Government control would force those industries to offer more jobs to the “common people.”
Previous
Next