"We meet in the midst of a nation brought to the verge of moral, political, and material ruin. Corruption dominates the ballot-box, the legislatures, the Congress... The newspapers are largely subsidized or muzzled... The fruits of the toil of millions are boldly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for a few." — People's Party (Populist) Omaha Platform, 1892
Which Populist demand best supports the platform's economic claims?
- Acheck_circle
Free and unlimited coinage of silver to expand the money supply
- B
A return to the gold standard at pre-war parity
- C
Federal subsidies to railroad corporations
- D
Repeal of the Interstate Commerce Act
Explanation
Free silver aimed to inflate currency and ease farm debts, directly addressing the platform's grievance about wealth concentration and rural distress.