In 1894,Jacob Coxey and His Supporters

question 90

Multiple Choice

In 1894,Jacob Coxey and his supporters

• A) demanded that Congress establish a program of unemployment insurance.
• B) called for a public works program for the unemployed.
• C) organized a march on Washington as part of plans to overthrow the government.
• D) were arrested by police, with many later deported as anarchists.
• E) demanded that Congress nationalize the railroads.

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