Question

what was one key feature of the omaha platform?
a. government ownership of railroads
b. reducing tariffs
c. abolishing the gold standard
d. opposing all taxes

Explanation:

The Omaha Platform was part of the Populist Party's agenda. One of its key features was advocating for government ownership of railroads to address issues like unfair pricing and monopolistic practices by railroad companies. Option b: reducing tariffs was more associated with other political agendas (e.g., some Democratic or Republican stances in different eras, not a key Populist/Omaha Platform feature). Option c: the Omaha Platform called for free silver (bimetallism), not abolishing the gold standard. Option d: the platform supported a graduated income tax, not opposing all taxes.

Answer:

a. Government ownership of railroads