Farming and Populism

William Jennings Bryan made a famous speech. What was it called and what was it about?

• The speech is called 'The Great Debate' and it was about agricultural reforms.

• The speech is called 'Silver Lining' and it was about the gold standard.

• The speech is called 'Voices of the People' and it was about women's suffrage.

• The speech is called 'Cross of Gold' and it was about advocating for the free coinage of silver.

Populist sought to have a typical work day last____hours.

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which candidate was the Populist party's candidate?

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulyssess Grant

• William Jennings Bryan

• William McKinley

What was the famous speech by William Jennings Bryan called?

• The Cross Speech

• The Cross of Gold Speech

• Gold Standard

Which of the following always hurt farmers?

• Gold Miners

• Railroads

• American Indians

• Exodusters

Agricultural overproduction, scarcity of money, high shipping costs, debt, and rural isolation.

• Monopoly

• Farmers Problems

• Pull Factors of Westward Expansion

• Cross of Gold Speech

William Jennings Bryan's famous Cross of Gold speech is about...

• The acquisition of colonies to increase employment opportunities.

• The creation of a national park system

• A policy of bimetalism to help farmers with raising crop prices.

• Higher tariffs to protect American goods from foreign cometition.

What was the main goal of the Populist Party in the late 19th century?

• A) To promote industrialization

• B) To support the gold standard

• C) To advocate for farmers and laborers

• D) To expand the railroad industry

Which economic policy did the Populist Party support to help farmers?

• A) Free coinage of silver

• B) High tariffs on imports

• C) Deregulation of banks

• D) Privatization of land

Who was a prominent leader of the Populist movement?

• A) Theodore Roosevelt

• B) William Jennings Bryan

• C) Woodrow Wilson

• D) Andrew Carnegie