Why would the populist advocate for a shorter work day?
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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.”
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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.
Oh and women helped protest.
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Why did the Populist support the Unlimited Coinage of Silver?
The Populist Party advocated for "free coinage of silver" because they believed it would expand the money supply, leading to inflation(high prices) of the farmers products. Which the farmers would make money to pay their debt.
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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
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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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Is gold easy to access for everyone?
yes
no
Is it easier to have access to silver than gold?
yes
no
Do you think people in the Populist movement have easy access to gold?
yes
no
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.
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False
In reality, would putting more money in circulation actually help or will the value of money drop?
it would help the common man
it would actually make things worse because the value of money will drop
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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False
Why would the populist want a secret ballot?
to raise farm prices and make loan repayments easier
direct election of senators instead of legislators
to protect voters from intimidation
Are ballots in today's elections private?
No
Yes
In certain cases
Only in the past
Is a part of the U.S. railroad government-owned?
Yes
No
Unsure
Private-owned
Who must pay a higher tax rate?
wealthy
poor
middle class
Are high-income individuals taxed more than low-income earners? Today?
Only in some countries
No
Yes
Taxation is equal
Do immigration quotas still exist in the USA today?
Sometimes
Yes
Don't know
No
Is the 8-hour work day considered a standard work week?
Yes
No
Only in large corporations
Depends on seasonal demand
Do third parties still exist?
yes
no
Select the correct Party or Parties for each statement.
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
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?
gold standard
unlimited coinage of silver
According to the political cartoon what makes up the populist foundation ?
