What Did Coxey's Army Want

question 42

Multiple Choice

What did Coxey's Army want?

• A) another increase in veterans' benefits.
• B) a $500 million public-works program funded with paper money.
• C) a chance to go to Cuba to join the Rough Riders.
• D) a gold standard to stabilize the economy.
• E) an expansion of the convict-lease system to cover most basic government services.

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