aims Flashcards
give the 6 main aims of populism
- regulation of rr
- more gov regulation of farm prices
- graduated income tax/ tax rich more
- direct election of senators
- max 8 hour work day
- silver and gold for currency
why did the populists want the regulation of rr
granger movement / Munn and Scott v Illinois
why did the populists want gov regulation of farm prices
wheat/ cotton prices falling from $1.60 / 30 cents in 1860 to 60 cents/ 6 cents in 1890
why did populists want graduated in or e tax
high tariffs discouraged foreign buyers ; taxation of rich was unfair
why did populists want the direct election of senators
2 from each state to represent peoples needs and to end corruption
why did populists want a max 8 hour work day
jobs were tiring and dangerous and 75 hour work week
why did populists want silver and gold standard
more availability for loans and more opportunities
who were the two candidates in the 1896 election
William Jennings Bryan and William Mckinley (republican)
how did Mckinley win the 1896 election
-support of businessmen eg Mark Hanna spent $3 million to support and smear campaign Bryan
why was the 1896 election important
began period of republican dominance
