Question

what did the peoples party believe would result from the government taking control of americas railroads and banks?
o government control would prevent those industries from taking advantage of small farmers.
o government control would force those industries to offer more jobs to the \common people.\
o government control would prompt banks and railroads to rely on gold coins instead of silver.
o government control would end the inflation and rising costs caused by a shortage of currency.

Explanation:

The People's Party (Populist Party) was concerned with the power of large - scale industries over small farmers. They believed government control of railroads and banks would prevent these industries from exploiting small farmers. There is no evidence they thought it would force more jobs, prompt a switch to gold coins, or end inflation due to currency shortage as main results.

Answer:

Government control would prevent those industries from taking advantage of small farmers.