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InstructionMultiple Choice

Populist and Socialist Movements in Oklahoma

Question 1 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

Why were many Oklahomans sympathetic to the populist movement?

Answer
A
Corporate leaders in the oil and mining industries encouraged Oklahomans to support the movement.
B
The territory lacked proper political organization prior to statehood.
C
Many Oklahomans were concerned about the government’s desire to move to money backed by silver.
D
Muckraking journalists had stirred up fears about corporate excesses.
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