Populism

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What does it mean to be Popular?

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What did Populist support?

Populist want the government to take a larger role, ending oppression, injustice, and poverty. These people were usually farmers, miners, and industrial workers. The COMMON MAN. 
Oh and women helped protest. 

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Who made up the Populist party?

Populist want the government to take a larger role, ending oppression, injustice, and poverty. These people were usually farmers, miners, and industrial workers. The COMMON MAN.
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We are now able to elect state senators because of the populist movement.

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Presidents can now only serve two terms

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Why would the populist want a secret ballot?

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Why did the Populist want the government to own railroads, telegraphs, and telephones?

Farmers hoped that if the 
government could control the 
railroads then they would be 
able to get a fair deal. 

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Who must pay a higher tax rate?

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Do immigration quotas still exist in the USA today?

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Why would the populist advocate for a shorter work day?

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Do third parties still exist?

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Who will support the Progressive party?

The Progressive party will borrow ideas from the populist party but they differed in ways. Progressives were mainly middle class city people, rather than farmers and workers.  The primary goal of progressives was to correct the political and economic injustices that had resulted from Industrialization. They were appalled by the increasing inequalities of the wealthy and the poor. They did not oppose industrialization, but they wanted the government to correct its evils so that all Americans not just the wealthy could enjoy better lives.

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What was the Progressives main goal?

The Progressive party will borrow ideas from the populist party but they differed in ways. Progressives were mainly middle class city dwellers, rather than farmers and workers.  The primary goal of progressives was to correct the political and economic injustices that had resulted from Industrialization. They were appalled by the increasing inequalities of the wealthy and the poor. They did not oppose industrialization, but they wanted the government to correct its evils so that all Americans not just the wealthy could enjoy better lives.

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William Jennings Bryan delivers his stirring Cross of Gold speech at the Democratic National Convention. Bryan’s was a leader in the free silver movement revered by the Populists and free silver Democrats, with his skills he delivered one of the greatest speeches in American history at the convention as he advocated for free silver to be part of the Democratic platform. Bryan preached, “You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.”

According to the Passage what does Williams Jennings Bryan support?

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According to the political cartoon what makes up the populist foundation ?

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	Populist Party	Progressive Party	BOTH
Greater Control of the government by the people
Fixed problems created by industrialization
Party of the Common man
Opposed the gold standard
Desired Social, Economic, Environmental and Political Reforms

	Still Exist today because of the populist	does not exist
Unlimited Coinage of Silver
Direct election of Senators
Term limits for president
secret ballot
Government ownership of railroads
Immigration restrictions
graduated income tax
Shorter work day

	Populist Party	Progressive Party	BOTH
Greater Control of the government by the people
Fixed problems created by industrialization
Party of the Common man
Opposed the gold standard
Desired Social, Economic, Environmental and Political Reforms

	Still Exist today because of the populist	does not exist
Unlimited Coinage of Silver
Direct election of Senators
Term limits for president
secret ballot
Government ownership of railroads
Immigration restrictions
graduated income tax
Shorter work day

Populism

What does it mean to be Popular?

What did Populist support?

Who made up the Populist party?

We are now able to elect state senators because of the populist movement.

Presidents can now only serve two terms

Why would the populist want a secret ballot?

Why did the Populist want the government to own railroads, telegraphs, and telephones?

Who must pay a higher tax rate?

Do immigration quotas still exist in the USA today?

Why would the populist advocate for a shorter work day?

Do third parties still exist?

Who will support the Progressive party?

What was the Progressives main goal?

According to the political cartoon what makes up the populist foundation ?

What does it mean to be Popular?

What did Populist support?

Who made up the Populist party?

Describe the "COMMON MAN"

Is gold easy to access for everyone?

Is it easier to have access to silver than gold?

Do you think people in the Populist movement have easy access to gold?

Populist believed if money is backed up my silver it will put more money in circulation , giving "the common man" more money, making them able to pay back loans.

In reality, would putting more money in circulation actually help or will the value of money drop?

Why did the Populist support the Unlimited Coinage of Silver?

We are now able to elect state senators because of the populist movement.

Presidents can now only serve two terms

Why would the populist want a secret ballot?

Are ballots in today's elections private?

Why did the Populist want the government to own railroads, telegraphs, and telephones?

Is a part of the U.S. railroad government-owned?

Who must pay a higher tax rate?

Are high-income individuals taxed more than low-income earners? Today?

Do immigration quotas still exist in the USA today?

Why would the populist advocate for a shorter work day?

Is the 8-hour work day considered a standard work week?

Do third parties still exist?

Who will support the Progressive party?

What was the Progressives main goal?

Select the correct Party or Parties for each statement.

In William Jennings Bryans "The Cross of Gold Speech" what do you think he means when he said, " You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.”

According to the political cartoon what makes up the populist foundation ?

Describe the "COMMON MAN"

Is gold easy to access for everyone?

Is it easier to have access to silver than gold?

Do you think people in the Populist movement have easy access to gold?

Populist believed if money is backed up my silver it will put more money in circulation , giving "the common man" more money, making them able to pay back loans.

In reality, would putting more money in circulation actually help or will the value of money drop?

Why did the Populist support the Unlimited Coinage of Silver?

Are ballots in today's elections private?

Is a part of the U.S. railroad government-owned?

Are high-income individuals taxed more than low-income earners? Today?

Is the 8-hour work day considered a standard work week?

Select the correct Party or Parties for each statement.

In William Jennings Bryans "The Cross of Gold Speech" what do you think he means when he said, " You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.”