US History Since Reconstruction ~ Week Four Lecture

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~ “If any will not work, neither shall he eat.”

Platform of 1892:

1. Government-owned & -managed railroads, telephones & telegraphs

2. National currency to be full legal tender for all debts

3. Subtreasury Plan

4. Free coinage of silver

5. Graduated Income Tax

6. Secret Ballot, Initiative & Referendum

7. Immigration Restriction & end of contract-labor

8. Outlaw private police forces

9. 8-hour Day