Who Was Mary Elizabeth Lease

question 20

Multiple Choice

Who was Mary Elizabeth Lease?

• A) the initial founder of the Patrons of Husbandry who ensured the passage of the subtreasury plan
• B) an aristocrat who started a feminist movement when she was denied the ability to study law
• C) a fiery speaker for the farm protest movement who viewed eastern financiers as the enemy
• D) the writer who crafted the 1892 Omaha platform for the People's party
• E) the lone female leader in the Stalwart movement who helped win the group the support of women

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