Question 1

What was a primary characteristic of the populism movement in South Carolina during the late 19th century?

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An appeal to the common people, particularly farmers and working-class citizens

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Support for higher taxes

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Focus on industrialization

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Advocacy for urban elites

Question 2

Who emerged as a significant leader of the populism movement in South Carolina?

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Benjamin Tillman

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Robert Smalls

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Andrew Jackson

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Hiram Revels

Question 3

What economic challenges did farmers in South Carolina face during the late 19th century?

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Falling crop prices and rising debts

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Access to abundant financial resources

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Stable income and low debts

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Increased crop prices and reduced workloads

Question 4

What aspect of society did Tillman's populism significantly promote?

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Racial segregation

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Integration of African Americans

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Equality in voting rights

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Support for African American leadership

Question 5

What did Tillman advocate for in terms of economic policy?

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Regulation of railroads and accessible credit

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Deregulation of industries

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Investment in urban centers

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Higher tariffs on imports

Question 6

What was the effect of the populism movement on African American voters?

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Disenfranchisement

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Enhanced civil rights

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Increased political representation

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Greater economic opportunities

Question 7

What complex legacy did populism leave in South Carolina?

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Championed economic reform while perpetuating racial injustice

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Promoted industrial growth only

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Eliminated economic disparities completely

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Unified all racial groups

Question 8

During which era did the political shift in South Carolina occur?

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Following the Reconstruction era

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During the Civil War

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Before the American Revolution

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In the early 20th century

Question 9

What was one of the main grievances that populist leaders like Tillman addressed?

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Economic struggles of white farmers

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Cultural rights of Native Americans

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Religious freedoms of minorities

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Social needs of urban workers

Question 10

What changes did populism bring to the Democratic Party in South Carolina?

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Reforms and changes in electoral processes

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Shift to a more inclusive platform

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Elimination of party leadership

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Abandonment of all economic policies

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