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

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 3

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 4

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

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a work day limited to eight hours

Question 5

In 1892, the People’s Party convention produced

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the Omaha Platform.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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

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the Populist—or People’s—Party was formed

Question 9

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 10

The People’s Party supported fighting deflation by circulating

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more silver coins.

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