The Populist Party

Question 1

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

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farmers

Question 2

Which event in the history of the Populist movement happened first?

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the Populist—or People’s—Party was formed

Question 3

What did Populists set their sights on after achieving some success on a local level in the late 1800s?

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the formation of a national political party

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

How did the Knights of Labor impact the Populist movement in the late 1800s?

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The Knights of Labor were a factor in the formation of the Populist Party in the late 1800s.

Question 6

In the late 1800s, which of the following did the People’s Party believe would give the people more political power?

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choosing senators through direct election

Question 7

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

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Populist and the Democratic parties.

Question 8

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

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Omaha, Nebraska.

Question 9

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

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a work day limited to eight hours

Question 10

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.

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