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InstructionMultiple Choice

Populist and Socialist Movements in Oklahoma

Question 3 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

The populist movement was __________.

Answer
A
a political movement in the late 1800s that was supported mostly by farmers
B
a social movement in the mid-1900s that was championed by industrial laborers
C
an economic movement in the late 1800s that was spurred on by the oil industry
D
a political movement in the early 1900s that championed American Indian rights

Explanation

The Populist movement grew in the late 1800s, especially among farmers who wanted political and economic reforms. It developed in response to problems such as debt, falling crop prices, and high railroad fees. Therefore, the correct choice is “a political movement in the late 1800s that was supported mostly by farmers.”

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