"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 Progressive Era reform most directly continued ideas advanced in this platform?
- A
The repeal of the income tax in 1895
- B
The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
- Ccheck_circle
The Seventeenth Amendment establishing direct election of senators
- D
The Espionage Act of 1917
Explanation
The Omaha Platform demanded direct election of senators to curb corruption, a reform realized in 1913 with the Seventeenth Amendment.