Which group of people most likely inspired the creation of this 1893 cartoon? a
Political bosses
b
Philanthropists
c
Nativists
d
Union leaders

The Knights of Labor and the America Federation of Labor developed in response to the-
a
increased demand for skilled workers
b
decreased power of political machines
c
decreased profitability of the agricultural sector
d
increased need to protect worker interests

Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
a
A decrease in agricultural production
b
The availability of buffalo
c
A series of federal land grants
d
The discovery of precious metals

How did the expansion of railroad transportation most benefit farmers in the United States?
a
By raising the consumer prices of agriculture products
b
By providing farmers with affordable access to distant markets
c
By increasing the variety of locally grown crops
d
By encouraging farmers to form the first agricultural cooperative