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What was a key economic reform proposed by the Populist Party?
What was a key economic reform proposed by the Populist Party?
Which of the following was NOT a demand put forth by the Populist Party?
Which of the following was NOT a demand put forth by the Populist Party?
Why did the Populist Party draw more support during an economic recession?
Why did the Populist Party draw more support during an economic recession?
What effect did William Jennings Bryan's 'Cross of Gold' speech have on the Populist Party?
What effect did William Jennings Bryan's 'Cross of Gold' speech have on the Populist Party?
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What eventual outcome did the Progressives achieve regarding the policies originally endorsed by the Populists?
What eventual outcome did the Progressives achieve regarding the policies originally endorsed by the Populists?
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Why did the rapid transformation into an urban, industrial power come at the expense of America's rural community?
Why did the rapid transformation into an urban, industrial power come at the expense of America's rural community?
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What contributed to the increase in demand for food in the United States following the Civil War?
What contributed to the increase in demand for food in the United States following the Civil War?
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How did the surplus production of wheat impact the American farmers economically?
How did the surplus production of wheat impact the American farmers economically?
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What effect did protective tariffs have on American farm goods in foreign markets?
What effect did protective tariffs have on American farm goods in foreign markets?
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Why were export markets dwindling for American farmers during the Gilded Age?
Why were export markets dwindling for American farmers during the Gilded Age?
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Why did farmers in the Gilded Age join organizations like the Grange and Farmers' Alliances?
Why did farmers in the Gilded Age join organizations like the Grange and Farmers' Alliances?
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What was the primary target of the Grange's efforts in challenging economic policies?
What was the primary target of the Grange's efforts in challenging economic policies?
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How did the Supreme Court ruling in Munn v. Illinois affect the relationship between government and businesses?
How did the Supreme Court ruling in Munn v. Illinois affect the relationship between government and businesses?
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What caused farmers to believe that they needed national legislation following the Wabash Case?
What caused farmers to believe that they needed national legislation following the Wabash Case?
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Why did farmers suggest using 'greenbacks' and silver to back the currency at the national level?
Why did farmers suggest using 'greenbacks' and silver to back the currency at the national level?
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