Jacob S. Coxey _________________.

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Jacob S. Coxey was a populist activist during the late 19th century who advocated for the federal government to provide low-interest loans to local governments to finance public works projects that would create jobs and stimulate the economy. This plan was known as the "Good Roads Movement" and was a response to the economic depression of the 1890s. Coxey organized a march on Washington in 1894, known as the "Coxey's Army," to bring attention to his proposal.