The Government should own and operate the railroads in the interest of the people . . . that all may be accorded the same treatment in transportation and that the tyranny and political power now exercised by the great railroad corporations . . . may be destroyed. Source: Vassar College
Why would farmers support this Populist Party belief in 1896?
A)Farmers would pay equal transportation fees.
B)Farmers would be given loans from national banks.
C)Farmers would be compensated by railroad subsidies.
D)Farmers would see higher crop prices due to inflation.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?