Thomas Watson Quiz

Where was Thomas Watson born?

• Chatham County

• Richmond County

• Fulton County

• Columbia County

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In which year was Thomas Watson elected to the United States House of Representatives?

• 1890

• 1880

• 1910

• 1900

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What was Thomas Watson's notable success while in Congress?

• Regulating the banking system

• Passing a bill for better schools and roads

• Introducing a new tax law for farmers

• Establishing an experimental program in rural free delivery of the mail

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In which year did Thomas Watson run for US president as the populist candidate?

• 1908

• 1904

• 1896

• 1900

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What did Thomas Watson become known for in his later years?

• A defender of the old way of life

• A supporter of the new South movement

• A white supremacist

• A promoter of racial equality

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What did the farmers alliance call for during Thomas Watson's time in politics?

• Deregulation of the banking system

• Privatization of the mail delivery system

• Tighter regulation of the railroads

• Lower taxes for business interests

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In which year did Thomas Watson win a seat in the US Senate?

• 1910

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940

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Where does a statue of Thomas Watson stand today?

• At the foot of the steps outside the Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta

• In the heart of Los Angeles

• Outside the US Capitol building in Washington D.C.

• In the center of New York City

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