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Socialism and Workers' Parties

Question 10 • FL-2100310-United States History A

Eugene Debs became a Socialist in 1897 while

Answer
A
founding New Harmony, IN.
B
opposing the Pullman Railroad Strike.
C
serving time in jail.
D
running for US president.

Explanation

Eugene V. Debs was imprisoned in 1895 for his role in the Pullman Strike. While serving his jail sentence, he read socialist writings and embraced socialism, becoming a Socialist in 1897. So the correct choice is “serving time in jail.”

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