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1K The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975

The Populist Movement and the People's Party

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Recall questions on who the Populists spoke for and on their demands over silver, taxation and the ownership of railroads and telegraphs.

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Key term

What social and economic groups did the Populist movement of the 1890s primarily represent, and against whom did they direct their grievances?

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What taxation reform did the Populists demand?

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Who was the joint Democratic and Populist presidential candidate in 1896, and what was his famous speech?

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  1. 1

    What social and economic groups did the Populist movement of the 1890s primarily represent, and against whom did they direct their grievances?

    Model answer

    The Populist movement represented farmers and rural interests against the perceived exploitation by railroads, banks, and industrial monopolies.

  2. 2

    What monetary policy did the People's Party advocate regarding silver?

    Model answer

    The free coinage of silver, which would increase the money supply and help indebted farmers through inflation.

  3. 3

    What taxation reform did the Populists demand?

    Model answer

    A graduated income tax, where tax rates would increase with higher incomes.

  4. 4

    What position did the People's Party take on railroads and telegraphs?

    Model answer

    They advocated for government ownership of railroads and telegraphs.

  5. 5

    What constitutional change did the Populists demand regarding the selection of senators?

    Model answer

    The direct election of senators by the people, rather than selection by state legislatures.

  6. 6

    Who was the joint Democratic and Populist presidential candidate in 1896, and what was his famous speech?

    Model answer

    William Jennings Bryan, famous for his 'Cross of Gold' speech advocating bimetallism and representing agrarian and debtor interests against Eastern financial elites.

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