Question

1. which state was most likely to contain a majority of residents who supported the populists?

rhode island
nebraska
vermont
new york

Explanation:

The Populist movement (People's Party) was primarily supported by farmers and agrarian interests, which were more prominent in the Great Plains and Midwest states. Nebraska, being a Midwestern state with a significant agricultural base, aligns with the Populists' support base. Rhode Island, Vermont, and New York were more urban or had different economic focuses less aligned with Populist priorities.

Answer:

B. Nebraska