Which One of the Following Was Least Sympathetic to Workers

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following was least sympathetic to workers and farmers hard pressed by the Depression of the 1890s?

• A) John P. Altgeld
• B) Richard Olney
• C) Eugene V. Debs
• D) Jacob Coxey
• E) William Jennings Bryan

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Definitions:

Shared Understanding

The common knowledge or consensus among members of a group, society, or organization regarding beliefs, practices, norms, or values.

Capitalism

An economic system where private ownership and free market principles dominate, aiming for profit through production and exchange.

Exploitation

The unfair treatment or use of someone or something for one's own advantage or profit, often without proper compensation.

Workers

Individuals engaged in a job or activity for wages or salary, often referred to as employees in various sectors of the economy.