The image shows a campaign poster for Thomas Watson. It states People’s Party, vote under the Liberty Bell. Thomas E. Watson for president of Georgia. It features a large portrait of Watson.
A leading figure in the People's Party, also known as the Populist Party, Tom Watson was chosen as the party's 1904 presidential candidate. Based on your knowledge of Watson and the Populists, which cause would Watson have MOST LIKELY supported?
A.
raising taxes to finance industrial expansion
B.
Introducing poll taxes to restrict voting
C.
lowering taxes to help poor farmers
D.
centralizing political power in urban centers
1 answer
Based on Thomas Watson's association with the People's Party (Populist Party), he would have most likely supported:
C. lowering taxes to help poor farmers.
The Populist Party was primarily focused on advocating for the rights and needs of agrarian and working-class individuals, including poor farmers, and aimed to reduce the financial burdens they faced.
