Question

1. what economic reforms did the populist party call for? (pg 147-148)
2. what political reforms did the populist party call for? (pg 147)

in 1896 the populists supported presidential candidate william jennings bryan.

1. who were the \gold bugs\? who was their candidate for president? (pg 147-149)
2. which parties favored bimetallism? who was their candidate? (pg 147-149)
3. what legacy did populism have for the future? (page 149)

Explanation:

1. The Populist Party called for economic reforms such as the free and unlimited coinage of silver, a graduated income - tax, government ownership of the railroads, and the establishment of sub - treasury system to help farmers.
2. Political reforms included direct election of U.S. senators (before 1913 they were elected by state legislatures), the initiative, referendum, and recall to give more power to the people in the political process.
3. "Gold bugs" were those who supported the gold standard and opposed the free silver movement. Their candidate for president in 1896 was William McKinley.
4. The Populist Party and the Democratic Party favored bimetallism. Their candidate in 1896 was William Jennings Bryan.
5. Populism left a legacy of advocating for the rights of farmers and the working - class, promoting economic and political reforms that influenced later progressive movements, such as the push for greater government regulation of big business and more democratic political processes.

Answer:

1. Free and unlimited coinage of silver, graduated income - tax, government ownership of railroads, sub - treasury system.
2. Direct election of U.S. senators, initiative, referendum, recall.
3. Supporters of the gold standard; William McKinley.
4. Populist Party and Democratic Party; William Jennings Bryan.
5. Advocated for rights of farmers and working - class, influenced progressive movements for business regulation and democratic processes.