Populist Party Demands and Reforms

Populist Party Demands and Reforms

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History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Patricia Brown

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The transcript discusses the formation of the People's Party, also known as the Populists, in response to the rejection of their program by major parties. The Populists' platform called for significant reforms, including a national currency, a graduated income tax, and government ownership of railroads and communication systems. They also advocated for the direct election of U.S. senators and collective bargaining rights for labor. The party faced challenges at the state level, particularly regarding racial inclusion, as they sought to gain the support of African American voters in Texas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to the formation of the People's Party?

Rejection by major parties and alliance with labor unions

A merger with the Republican Party

Support from major political parties

A successful election campaign

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key demands of the Populists' platform in 1892?

A return to the gold standard

A flat income tax for all citizens

A national currency not tied to the gold standard

A national currency issued by private banks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Populists call for government ownership of railroads?

To reduce government control

To promote international trade

Because railroads were seen as public utilities

To increase profits for private companies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reform did the Populists propose to curb political corruption?

Direct election of U.S. senators

Abolition of the Senate

Appointment of senators by the President

Lifetime terms for senators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rights did the Populists demand for industrial workers?

Collective bargaining rights

No rights for organized labor

Right to work without unions

Mandatory overtime

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major issue faced by the state-level People's Party?

Finding a headquarters location

Selecting a new party name

Choosing a party mascot

Deciding their stance on African Americans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of black Texans' votes in the 1890s?

They were only important in local elections

They were ignored by all political parties

They were crucial as blacks voted in large numbers

They were insignificant due to low numbers

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