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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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The famous speech that William Jennings Bryan gave at the Democratic convention of 1896 became known as

the “Free Silver” speech.

the “Gold Standard” speech.

the “Cross of Gold” speech.

the “Common People” speech.

Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the formation of the People’s Party in 1891?

Farmers wanted to own their own banks and railroads.

Farmers wanted well-paying jobs with large businesses.

Farmers wanted higher commodity prices and shipping costs.

Farmers wanted a political party that represented their interests.

Following the 1896 presidential election, the two major political parties

both approached William Jennings Bryan to join them.

adopted much of the People’s Party’s platform.

rejected the notion of both free silver and bimetallism.

denounced much of the Populist Party’s platform.

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