Author Question: In 1892, the People's Party called for A. the federal government to purchase surplus crops. B. ... (Read 41 times)

pragya sharda · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

In the campaign of 1896, William McKinley

A. was significantly outspent by his opponent.

B. appealed to the interests of urban industrial workers.

C. campaigned largely from his house.

D. alienated Protestants by reaching out to Catholics.

E. embarked on an unprecedented public-speaking tour.

Question 2

The Cross of Gold speech was given in 1896 by

A. Mark Hanna.

B. James Weaver.

C. William Jennings Bryan.

D. Grover Cleveland.

E. William McKinley.

Question 3

The congressional law of 1873 that officially discontinued silver coinage

A. became known to critics as the Crime of '73.

B. was passed because the value of silver had fallen to an all-time low.

C. was passed over the strong objections of farmers.

D. was hotly debated at the time.

E. was passed to benefit international trade merchants.

Question 4

In 1892, the People's Party called for

A. the federal government to purchase surplus crops.

B. government subsidies of water for agricultural use.

C. a flat income tax for all rural businesses.

D. a government network of crop warehouses.

E. government subsidies of wheat, corn, and cotton.