The Populist wanted which of the following groups to control the railroads
A privite companies
B the government
C state cooperatives
D interstate commerce division
check my answers please. 1- b
2- b
3- b??
maddi is correct
answers are
-B
-B
-B
For Unit 2 Lesson 5 The answers are
1.B
2.B
3.B
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so what is the answer
b? the government?
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To determine which group the Populist wanted to control the railroads, we can analyze the Populist movement's objectives and policy proposals. The Populist movement, also known as the People's Party, emerged in the late 19th century in the United States and aimed to represent the interests of farmers and the working class against the perceived influence of elites and corporations.
Looking at the options provided:
A) Private companies: Privately-owned companies were generally seen as part of the problem by the Populists. They believed that private companies, particularly large corporations, held too much power and exploited farmers and workers for their own gain. Therefore, the Populist movement would unlikely support private companies controlling the railroads.
B) The government: The Populist movement called for increased government intervention and regulation to address economic inequalities. They believed that the government should play a more active role in protecting the interests of farmers and workers. This included advocating for government control or regulation of certain industries, such as railroads. Therefore, the Populists most likely wanted the government to control the railroads.
C) State cooperatives: State cooperatives refer to cooperative organizations owned and operated by the state government. While the Populist movement did support the idea of agricultural cooperatives as a means to empower farmers and protect their economic interests, there is no specific indication that they advocated for state cooperatives controlling the railroads. This option is less likely.
D) Interstate Commerce Division: The Interstate Commerce Division (later known as the Interstate Commerce Commission) was a government agency established in 1887 to regulate railroad activities. The Populist movement was critical of the existing regulatory bodies and often saw them as ineffective. While they called for stronger regulation of railroad practices, it's unlikely that the Populists wanted the existing agency to control the railroads, but rather they sought to reform and strengthen its power.
Based on this analysis, the Populist movement's primary preference would be for the government to control the railroads, as they believed it would enable greater regulation and oversight to benefit the interests of farmers and working-class Americans.
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