Strayer University - HIST 105 US History II UNIT 1 CHALLENGE 4 QUESTION AND ANSWERS_VERIFIED ANSWERS.

US History II UNIT 1 CHALLENGE 4 HIST 105 US History II UNIT 1 CHALLENGE 4: Social and Political Unrest: Choose the statement that most accurately describes the rural economy of the late 19th century. a.) Farmers had little influence over grain prices, but they still had plenty of cash. b.) Many Southern farmers lacked sufficient land, tools or money to succeed in the new market economy. c.) Poor farmers couldn't grow market crops because they first had to meet their own food needs. d.) Wealthy landowners took advantage of debt-ridden farmers, forcing them to effectively become indentured servants. Choose the statement that most accurately describes the rural economy of the late 19th century. a.) Farmers with too much debt became indentured servants to the wealthy landowners. b.) Because poor farmers had to grow basic food crops, they were often unable to grow market crops. c.) The cycle of debt left farmers unable to buy their own land or stop working for their creditors. d.) Farmers in the South were generally able to earn enough income to purchase their own land. Which of the following statements is the best representation of the goals of the Populist political movement of the 1890s? a.) "We support the increase of the money supply, restricted immigration and an eight-hour workday." b.) "We support unrestrained capitalism and keeping the gold standard." c.) "We support labor reform, social justice and the improvement of public safety." d.) "We support bringing democracy and Christianity to less developed areas of the Pacific Ocean, Asia and the Caribbean." Choose the statement that best reflects the views of a protester in the Pullman strike. a.) “To our credit, we managed to temporarily bring trains nationwide to a stop.” b.) "The company's lockout of all union workers and their private police force successfully broke us." c.) “We are appealing for a political alliance between farmers and organized labor to combat the interests of banks and capital.” d.) “I participated in a march to Washington, D.C., to demand a public works program to provide work for unemployed Americans like myself.” One significant aspect of the election of 1896, exemplified by William McKinley's campaign, was actively seeking _________. a.) lower protective tariffs b.) a resumption of minting silver c.) corporate campaign contributions d.) the support of Populists The farmers of the Alliance were poor and humble. In their Alliance, they had found collective confidence, free of deference and ridicule. Which historian would this perspective best represent, and why? a.) Michael Kazin, because he identifies populism as a political movement with a distinct political ideology. b.) Lawrence Goodwyn, because he views populism as a political style. c.) Michael Kazin, because he views populism as a political style. d.) Lawrence Goodwyn, because he identifies populism as a political movement with a distinct political ideology. Choose the most likely statement by Kazin to support the idea of populism as a political style. a.) Concrete proposals such as the subtreasury plan urged Americans to support a party that put government into the hands of the people. b.) The Populist political ideology was to seize control of the monetary system from commercial bankers. c.) Groups like the People’s Party signified a “movement” by encouraging cooperation and organization. d.) Populism has continued to influence American politics in that candidates portray themselves as outsiders to the political establishment.