Populists

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Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Populist Party? A removal of the income tax, A bimetallism monetary policy, Direct election of U.S. Senators, 8-hour work day

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A removal of the income tax

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Who was the Populist/Democratic candidate for President?

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William Jennings Bryan

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Why did the Populist party want unlimited coinage of silver?

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To increase the amount of money in circulation and raise farm prices

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Members of which group most likely to belong to Populist Party? Options: Anarchists, Farmers, Industrialists, Immigrants

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Farmers

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How have major parties reacted to the scenario described above?

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By addressing issues raised by the 3rd party

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Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Populist Party? Higher Tariff Rates, A bimetallism monetary policy, Direct election of U.S. Senators, Government Owned Railroads

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Higher Tariff Rates

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What was the main issue of the 1896 election? Options: Adjusting Immigration standards, Establishing new foreign relations policy, Which metal would be the basis of the nation's currency, Westward Expansion

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Which metal would be the basis of the nation's currency

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Which political party platform includes: Unlimited Coinage of Silver, Limit terms for President Direct Election of Senators Secret Ballot Government ownership of railroads, telegraphs, and telephones. Immigration Restriction Graduated Income Tax shorter work day 8 hours ?

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Populist platform

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Which group of people were known as the Silverites?

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farmers and laboreres

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Which groups of people were known as the Gold Bugs?

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bankers and businessmen