-Why did Coxey's Army choose to pose as they did for this photograph in 1894 as they marched to Washington, D.C., to advocate for a public works project?
A) They wanted the public to know they were members of the middle class calling for reform.
B) They wanted to emphasize their patriotism and not appear to be violent radicals.
C) They wanted to intimidate law officials who threatened them with arrest and violence.
D) They wanted people to recognize them for their military service during the Civil War.

Question

-Why did Coxey's Army choose to pose as they did for this photograph in 1894 as they marched to Washington, D.C., to advocate for a public works project?
A) They wanted the public to know they were members of the middle class calling for reform. 
B) They wanted to emphasize their patriotism and not appear to be violent radicals. 
C) They wanted to intimidate law officials who threatened them with arrest and violence. 
D) They wanted people to recognize them for their military service during the Civil War.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Coxey's Army aimed to present themselves as patriotic Americans advocating for peaceful reform, rather than as violent radicals, to gain public support for their cause.

-Why Did Coxey's Army Choose to Pose as They Did