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Question 11 • US History

What did the People’s Party believe would result from the government taking control of America’s railroads and banks?

Answer
A
Government control would prevent those industries from taking advantage of small farmers.
B
Government control would force those industries to offer more jobs to the “common people.”
C
Government control would end the inflation and rising costs caused by a shortage of currency.
D
Government control would prompt banks and railroads to rely on gold coins instead of silver.

Explanation

The People’s Party, also called the Populists, argued that banks and railroad companies used their power to exploit small farmers through high fees, rates, and debt. They believed government control would protect farmers from that abuse. So the correct choice is D, preventing those industries from taking advantage of small farmers.

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