Which of the following MOST contributed to the rise of the Populist Party?
(1 point)
Responses
A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers
A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers
An agreement with Republican politics
An agreement with Republican politics
A need to keep government exactly as it was
A need to keep government exactly as it was
A desire to see Democrats be voted out of power
A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers
Why was Thomas E. Watson a significant figure in politics? Select the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
He was elected governor of Georgia.
He was elected governor of Georgia.
He was a Bourbon Democrat.
He was a Bourbon Democrat.
He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.
He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.
He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.
A key part of Henry Grady's definition of the "New South" was
(1 point)
Responses
a refusal to trade with the North.
a refusal to trade with the North.
providing free college education to all.
providing free college education to all.
an increase in the amount of manufacturing.
an increase in the amount of manufacturing.
guaranteeing equal rights for African Americans.