The Populist Party – Flashcards

The famous speech that William Jennings Bryan gave at the Democratic convention of 1896 became known as a) the "Free Silver" speech. b) the "Gold Standard" speech. c) the "Cross of Gold" speech. d) the "Common People" speech.

The People's Party supported fighting deflation by circulating a) more paper currency. b) more silver coins. c) fewer silver coins. d) fewer gold coins.

How did the rise of the Knights of Labor impact the Populist movement in the late 1800s? a) The rise of the Knights of Labor led to the creation of granges and farmers' alliances in the late 1800s. b) The rise of the Knights of Labor led to support for a national populist political party in the late 1800s. c) The rise of the Knights of Labor led to the widespread circulation of free silver coinage in the late 1800s. d) The rise of the Knights of Labor led to the 1890 election of William Jennings Bryan in the late 1800s.

Which event in the history of the Populist movement happened first? a) the Populist—or People's—Party was formed b) Bryan spoke at the Democratic convention c) Weaver lost his bid for the presidency d) the Omaha Platform was presented

In 1892, the People's Party convention produced a) the Populist Party. b) the gold standard. c) the Omaha Platform. d) the Knights of Labor.

Any political movement that represents the interests of the "common people" is known as a) capitalism. b) populism. c) bimetallism. d) activism.

In the late 1800s, which of the following did the People's Party believe would give the people more political power? a) ending the direct election of senators b) decreasing the amount of silver in circulation c) choosing senators through direct election d) increasing the amount of gold in circulation

What did Populists set their sights on after achieving some success on a local level in the late 1800s? a) the formation of a national labor union b) the establishment of their own gold currency c) the formation of a national political party d) the creation of Populist groups in each state

In his 1896 bid for president, William Jennings Bryan was supported by both the a) Democratic and the Republican parties. b) People's and the Republican parties. c) Populist and the People's parties. d) People's and the Democratic parties.

As part of the Omaha Platform, the People's Party demanded that a) people who made more money pay a lower percentage in taxes. b) companies and corporations should not have to pay any taxes at all. c) a graduated income tax system be implemented to benefit the wealthy. d) people who made more money pay a higher percentage in taxes.