As it is used in the 8th line, the word “rhetoric” most likely means…
a. The actions that Bryan took as he delivered his speech.
b. The words that Bryan chose to use during his speech.
c. The volume that Bryan used in his voice to deliver the speech.
2. The crowd reaction to Bryan’s speech could BEST be described as…
1.
a. Similar to the crowd at other political speeches.
b. Similar to a crowd at a basketball game.
c. Similar to a classroom during a college lecture.
3. Bryan probably maneuvered to be last to speak during the debates because…
a. He wanted to get the last word in on the topics being debated.
b. He had a habit of running late.
c. He was afraid that the other side would rebuttal all of his comments.
4. The main point of Bryan’s speech was that…
a. The US needed to end the gold standard.
b. The US needed to give more money to factory workers.
c. The US should do more to end urban poverty.
5.
Which of the following allowed for increased agriculture production in the mid
1800’s?
a. More immigrant labor, less government regulations of farms, and rising
crop prices
b. New farm machinery, new grain varieties, and railroads connecting
farmers to markets.
c. New farm machinery, more immigrant labor, and rising crop prices.
6. What caused great harm to farmers by the late 1800’s?
a. Drought and famine throughout the Midwest.
b. Government policies requiring quotas from all farms.
c. Dependence on railroad owners and banks.
7. The ICC was meant to _____________ and was mostly _______________.
a. Make railroads more fair to all farmers; unsuccessful.
b. Make crops grow to maximum capacities; unsuccessful.
c. Make railroads more fair to all farmers; successful.
8.
The Granger movement (as well as the Populist Party) would most likely be
supported by…
a. Urban factory workers.
b. Poor railroad employees.
c. Rural farmers.
9. Granges could best be described as…
a. Transparent
b. Mysterious
c. Patriotic
10. As it is used in the last paragraph, the word “exorbitant” most likely means…
a. Excessively Low
b. Excessively High
c. Moderate