Why was Thomas E. Watson a significant figure in politics? Select the two that apply.

Question

options:

He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.

He was elected governor of Georgia.
He was elected governor of Georgia.

He was a Bourbon Democrat.
He was a Bourbon Democrat.

He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.

Answer 1

The two options that apply to the significance of Thomas E. Watson in politics are:

1. He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
2. He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.

Watson was indeed a populist leader who advocated for the rights and needs of poor farmers and sharecroppers, and he served in the U.S. Congress, which marked his importance in American politics during that era.