How Did the Populists Propose to Help American Farmers in the 1890s

question 31

Multiple Choice

How did the Populists propose to help American farmers in the 1890s?

• A) They recommended that farmers join forces with industrial workers in American cities.
• B) They suggested that farmers increase both the production and the price of crops.
• C) They recommended creating a government-sponsored subtreasury.
• D) They advocated decentralizing the railroads to make them fairer to small businesses.

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