Using Source 3, which reason best explains why farmers and industrial workers supported the Populist Party?

Question

A. 

to persuade the national labor unions to support the gold standard

B. 

to limit corporations from controlling the American economy

C. 

to influence the government to deregulate the railroad industries

D. 

to prevent free silver from damaging the American economy

Part B

Multiple Choice Question

Using Source 1, which statement best explains how changes in railroad networks affected cattle kingdoms?

A. 

The expansion of railroad networks enabled ranchers to transport cattle to the East and expand into new markets.

B. 

The expansion of railroad networks increased available land for cattle drives and the open range.

C. 

The development of railroad networks started land disputes between cattle ranchers and farmers.

Answer 1

Part A:

The correct answer is B. to limit corporations from controlling the American economy.

Farmers and industrial workers supported the Populist Party largely due to their grievances against the power and influence of large corporations in the economy, which they believed was detrimental to their interests.

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Part B:

The correct answer is A. The expansion of railroad networks enabled ranchers to transport cattle to the East and expand into new markets.

The expansion of railroad networks played a crucial role in the cattle industry by allowing ranchers to efficiently transport their cattle to markets in the East, facilitating trade and economic growth for cattle kingdoms.