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Unit 4B: Test

Question 2 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

What did the People’s Party believe would result from the government taking control of America’s railroads and banks?

Answer
A
Government control would prevent those industries from taking advantage of small farmers.
B
Government control would force those industries to offer more jobs to the “common people.”
C
Government control would prompt banks and railroads to rely on gold coins instead of silver.
D
Government control would end the inflation and rising costs caused by a shortage of currency.
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