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How did the Knights of Labor impact the Populist movement in the late 1800s?

The Knights of Labor were involved in the creation of granges and farmers’ alliances in the late 1800s.

The Knights of Labor were a factor in the formation of the Populist Party in the late 1800s.

The Knights of Labor led to the widespread circulation of free silver coinage in the late 1800s.

The Knights of Labor led to the 1890 election of William Jennings Bryan in the late 1800s.

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In the late 1800s, which of the following did the People’s Party believe would give the people more political power?

ending the direct election of senators

decreasing the amount of silver in circulation

choosing senators through direct election

increasing the amount of gold in circulation

Which of the following was an Omaha Platform proposal for labor reform?

the end of child labor

a work week limited to five days

a work day limited to eight hours

safer working conditions

The famous speech that William Jennings Bryan gave at the Democratic convention of 1896 became known as

the “Free Silver” speech.

the “Gold Standard” speech.

the “Cross of Gold” speech.

the “Common People” speech.

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