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The Populist Party :)

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Which event in the history of the Populist movement happened first?
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the Populist—or People's—Party was formed
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Any political movement that represents the interests of the "common people" is known as
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populism.
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Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the formation of the People's Party in 1891?
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Farmers wanted a political party that represented their interests.
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In his 1896 bid for president, William Jennings Bryan was supported by both the
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People's and the Democratic parties.
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Which of the following was an Omaha Platform proposal for labor reform?
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a work day limited to eight hours
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In 1892, the People's Party convention produced
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the Omaha Platform.
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In the late 1800s, the Populist movement arose out of the concerns of
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farm workers.
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As part of the Omaha Platform, the People's Party demanded that
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people who made more money pay a higher percentage in taxes.
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What did Populists set their sights on after achieving some success on a local level in the late 1800s?
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the formation of a national political party
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How did the rise of the Knights of Labor impact the Populist movement in the late 1800s?
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The rise of the Knights of Labor led to support for a national populist political party in the late 1800s.
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In 1892, the first national convention of the People's Party was held in
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Omaha, Nebraska.
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In the late 1800s, which of the following did the People's Party believe would give the people more political power?
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choosing senators through direct election