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

A
the end of child labor
B
a work week limited to five days
C
a work day limited to eight hours
D
safer working conditions
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In 1892, the People’s Party convention produced

A
the Populist Party.
B
the gold standard.
C
the Omaha Platform.
D
the Knights of Labor.
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Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the formation of the People’s Party in 1891?

F
Farmers wanted to own their own banks and railroads.
F
Farmers wanted well-paying jobs with large businesses.
F
Farmers wanted higher commodity prices and shipping costs.
F
Farmers wanted a political party that represented their interests.
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As part of the Omaha Platform, the People’s Party demanded that

A
people who made more money pay a lower percentage in taxes.
B
companies and corporations should not have to pay any taxes at all.
C
a graduated income tax system be implemented to benefit the wealthy.
D
people who made more money pay a higher percentage in taxes.
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The famous speech that William Jennings Bryan gave at the Democratic convention of 1896 became known as

t
the “Free Silver” speech.
t
the “Gold Standard” speech.
t
the “Cross of Gold” speech.
t
the “Common People” speech.

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