SOPHIA US HISTORY 2 MILESTONE 1.

SOPHIA US HISTORY 2 MILESTONE 1.White Democrats, or "redeemers," were central to the development of the Jim Crow system in the South during the late 19th century. Which statement most represents their efforts? They supported efforts to improve the condition of poor white citizens as well as poor black citizens. UNIT 1 — MILESTONE 1 They held rallies to highlight challenges facing small business owners. They worked to dismantle unions that had farmers and common laborers as members. They passed laws that required potential voters to read and interpret the Constitution to the satisfaction of white voting registrars. CONCEPT Race in the New South 2 Which statement best reflects the significance of the election of 1896? 1Ties between the Republican Party and big businesses weakened due to populist pressure. The Populist Party ceased to exist as an independent political entity following the election. Bryan won the popular vote, but McKinley won the electoral college by a slim margin. The election led to the resumption of minting silver. CONCEPT The Election of 1896 3 Which statement about populism most closely aligns with historian Michael Kazin’s interpretation of the term? It is a political style that uses a certain type of language and rhetoric to advance the agenda of a political coalition. It offers a democratic alternative to compulsory government that is harmful or corrupted. It represents a distinct political movement that offers a democratic alternative to the corporate state. It is a political stance that supports every individual’s right to maximum liberty and freedom. CONCEPT How Historians View Populism 4 Because of the economic downturn in the 1890s, many Americans organized in order to seek relief from corporations and elected officials. 2Choose the statement that reflects an action undertaken in the 1890s to improve conditions for workers. "American farmers and urban workers united in powerful unions to sway national policy." "We hired Pinkerton private security officers to protect laborers at our company." "We joined with farmers in a national political coalition to gain a more powerful voice in the federal government.” “We marched on Washington, D.C. to advocate for public works jobs for the unemployed.” CONCEPT Economic Depression and Labor Unrest in the 1890s 5 Suppose two competing railroad companies agreed to fix shipping rates at a level that benefited both. What is this kind of voluntary arrangement called? A pool A holding company A trust A monopoly CONCEPT Corporations and Industry in the Late 19th 3Century 6