Which best describes the decision that shattered the Populist party in 1896?
A) endorsement for the presidency of the Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan
B) admission of African Americans to the party's ranks
C) nomination of their own candidate, James Weaver, for the presidency
D) expulsion of all African American members in an attempt to attract more southern support
E) support of free coinage of silver
Answer: A
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The pace of the French Revolution was changed by
a. the reaction of the church and pope. b. the violent actions of the poor. c. militant reaction of the nobles. d. the king, who called for military action to suppress the National Assembly. e. support of the National Assembly by the army.
Why did Teddy Roosevelt see those exposing corruption as 'muckrakers'?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. loyal to the British. b. willing to sign up for longer periods of time. c. less likely to attend church. d. from the more secure sector of their communities. e. those who could not find work anywhere else.