The Populist Party Answers

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

ending the direct election of senators

decreasing the amount of silver in circulation

choosing senators through direct election

increasing the amount of gold in circulation

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As part of the Omaha Platform, the People’s Party demanded that

people who made more money pay a lower percentage in taxes.

companies and corporations should not have to pay any taxes at all.

a graduated income tax system be implemented to benefit the wealthy.

people who made more money pay a higher percentage in taxes.

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

The Knights of Labor were involved in the creation of granges and farmers’ alliances in the late 1800s.

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

The Knights of Labor led to the widespread circulation of free silver coinage in the late 1800s.

The Knights of Labor led to the 1890 election of William Jennings Bryan in the late 1800s.

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

the formation of a national labor union

the establishment of their own gold currency

the formation of a national political party

the creation of Populist groups in each state

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