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Short Quiz / Exit Slip
Farmers and Populism Part 1
Part A: Multiple Choice: Instructions: Choose the option that best answers the question.
1. If you were a supporter of the Populist movement, what occupation did you most likely serve as?
a. Banker
b. Conductor
c. Lawyer
d. Farmer
2. What explanation below explains why Greenbacks began to drop in value after the Civil War?
a. Greenbacks could only be exchanged for gold.
b. The railroad millionaires had placed all Greenbacks in powerful banks.
c. Greenbacks could not be exchanged for gold.
d. None of the above.
3. What explanation below explains why railroad companies were able to charge high prices to farmers
to ship their crops in the late 1800s?
a. There was a great deal of competition between various railroad companies.
b. The railroads foreclosed on many farms and took the farmers’ properties.
c. The railroad companies had essentially no competition.
d. They were able to charge high prices because the railroad companies owned the Grange.
4. Who started the Patrons of Husbandry?
a. Ralph Patron
b. Rutherford B. Hayes
c. Eugene V. Debs.
d. Oliver Hudson Kelley
5. What famous woman traveled and lectured to others to gain support for the Populist movement?
a. Mary Elizabeth Lease
b. Susan B. Anthony
c. Harriet Beecher Stowe
d. Ida B. Wells.
6. All of the following were goals of the Populist Party EXCEPT:
a. Create an eight hour work day for common workers.
b. Allow governors of each state to appoint Senators to Congress.
c. Increase the money supply in the USA economy.
d. Limit immigration into the USA.
Part B: Short Answer: Instructions: Answer the questions below.
1. Why did Populists have tension and conflict with railroad companies and with banks? What were
some political and economic goals of the Populist Movement?
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Short Quiz / Exit Slip
Farmers and Populism Part 1
Part A: Multiple Choice: Instructions: Choose the option that best answers the question.
1. If you were a supporter of the Populist movement, what occupation did you most likely serve as?
a. Banker
b. Conductor
c. Lawyer
d. Farmer
2. What explanation below explains why Greenbacks began to drop in value after the Civil War?
a. Greenbacks could only be exchanged for gold.
b. The railroad millionaires had placed all Greenbacks in powerful banks.
c. Greenbacks could not be exchanged for gold.
d. None of the above.
3. What explanation below explains why railroad companies were able to charge high prices to farmers
to ship their crops in the late 1800s?
a. There was a great deal of competition between various railroad companies.
b. The railroads foreclosed on many farms and took the farmers’ properties.
c. The railroad companies had essentially no competition.
d. They were able to charge high prices because the railroad companies owned the Grange.
4. Who started the Patrons of Husbandry?
a. Ralph Patron
b. Rutherford B. Hayes
c. Eugene V. Debs.
d. Oliver Hudson Kelley
5. What famous woman traveled and lectured to others to gain support for the Populist movement?
a. Mary Elizabeth Lease
b. Susan B. Anthony
c. Harriet Beecher Stowe
d. Ida B. Wells.
6. All of the following were goals of the Populist Party EXCEPT:
a. Create an eight hour work day for common workers.
b. Allow governors of each state to appoint Senators to Congress.
c. Increase the money supply in the USA economy.
d. Limit immigration into the USA.
Part B: Short Answer: Instructions: Answer the questions below.
1. Why did Populists have tension and conflict with railroad companies and with banks? What were
some political and economic goals of the Populist Movement?
Populists had tension with railroad companies because they had incredibly high prices. The
railroad companies had essentially no competition and could keep prices high. The Populists
were angry with banks because, if they missed loan payments, the banks could take their
property. Some political and economic goals of the Populists are as follows. First, they wanted
people to vote for Senators. Second, they wanted to increase the money supply in the USA.
Third, they wanted an 8 hour work day. Fourth, they wanted to limit immigration to the USA.
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