FACTORY ESCAPE GAME - Populist

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FACTORY ESCAPE GAME

IMPORTANT: THERE WILL BE HIDDEN LETTERS OR CHALLENGES TO COLLECT LETTERS. THESE LETTERS WILL CREATE A WORD/PHARSE YOU WILL HAVE TO TYPE AT THE END TO BREAK OUT.

You and your classmates find yourselves transported back in time to the heart of the Industrial Revolution and the Gilded Age, inside a dimly lit, noisy factory in the late 19th century. You've been assigned to work in this factory, but there's a twist. To escape, you must navigate a series of challenges and riddles, all related to the historical events and figures you've studied.

THE MISSION

• The escape room is divided into different sections, each representing a key aspect of the time period.
• In each section, you will find sources and questions about the Cross of Gold Speech, Silver Standard, Interstate Commerce Act, John Sherman's Speech to Congress, and the Farmers Alliance/Grange.
• Hidden codes and clues are scattered throughout the room, which you must collect to answer questions and ultimately escape.
• Solve the puzzles and answer the questions, writing your responses in your chart.
• Collect the hidden codes and decipher them, as they will help you break out at the end.

Instructions:

THE base

You find yourself amidst the deafening noise of the factory floor, surrounded by the clattering of machines and the hurried footsteps of workers. At a desk in the corner, you discover a collection of documents and an old recording device. These documents contain excerpts from the Cross of Gold Speech by William Jennings Bryan.

Section 1: The Factory Floor

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward. You might find a helpful hint along the way.

Women's suffrage

Immigration policy

QUESTION 1/4

Labor unions

The gold standard

What was the main issue addressed in William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold Speech"?

Factory workers

All of the above

Bankers

QUESTION 2/4

Politicians

Farmers

Who does Bryan argue are as much businessmen as those working on Wall Street?

They represent religious freedom

They refer to political scandals

QUESTION 3/4

They allude to the discovery of precious metals

They symbolize economic hardship

What is the significance of the "crown of thorns" and "cross of gold" metaphors used in the speech?

The farms will become unproductive

The cities will vanish

QUESTION 4/4

Grass will grow in the streets of the cities

The cities will rebuild magically

What does Bryan suggest would happen if you "burn down your cities and leave our farms"?

PHASE 2

YOUR LETTER IS: S20

CONGRATULATIONS YOU COMPLETED ROOM ONE.

THE base

Background: You move on to the next section and find yourself in a room filled with artifacts and documents related to the Silver Standard debate of the Gilded Age. A table is set up with various resources. Hint: ITS A GOOD IEDA TO LOOK AROUND HERE FIRST.

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward. But you might want to follow the arrow first.

To guarantee unlimited quantities of dollars for gold.

QUESTION 1/3

What was the main goal of the free silver movement?

To change American monetary policy.

To increase the supply of gold coins.

To improve the lives of working Americans.

They should be guaranteed by private or state banks.

QUESTION 2/3

What did supporters of the free silver movement believe about silver coins?

They should be replaced with paper notes.

They should be part of the national currency to end economic hardship.

They should be eliminated from the national currency.

QUESTION 3/3

Why did farmers and miners support the unlimited coinage of silver?

To decrease prices for their goods.

To reduce the supply of money in circulation.

To increase economic activity and create inflation.

PHASE 3

YOUR LETTER IS: B14

CONGRATULATIONS YOU COMPLETED ROOM TWO.

the base

You enter an office that exudes authority and power. At the center of the room, there's a large, ornate desk where a man (representing the boss) is working. Surrounding the room are shelves filled with legal documents and books.

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

A desire to promote corporate policies.

QUESTION 1/4

What prompted the passage of the Interstate Commerce Act in 1887?

The Supreme Court's decision in Wabash v. Illinois.

Protests from small businesses and farmers regarding unfair railroad rates.

The need to regulate international commerce.

Allowing railroads to charge higher rates for short hauls.

QUESTION 2/4

What was one of the primary objectives of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?

Regulating railroad rates and ensuring fair and just pricing.

Encouraging the practice of offering rebates to favored customers.

Promoting unfair competition among railroads.

Avoiding competition and controlling the market.

QUESTION 4/4

What impact did the creation of the Interstate Commerce Act have on federal policy and the Commerce Clause?

Fostering cooperation and collaboration among businesses.

Encouraging partnerships and small businesses to thrive.

It limited the use of the Commerce Clause in national issues.

It had no significant impact on federal policy.

QUESTION 3/4

What does John Sherman describe as the primary objective of trusts, according to the excerpt?

It strengthened the role of the states in regulating commerce.

It expanded the use of the Commerce Clause in addressing national problems.

Promoting fair competition between corporations.

PHASE 4

YOUR LETTER IS: C10

CONGRATULATIONS YOU COMPLETED ROOM three.

the base

You find yourself in a dimly lit boiler room filled with old machinery and shelves lined with dusty books and documents. This is the perfect setting to explore the history of the Farmers Alliance and the Grange.

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

QUESTION 1/4

What was one of the primary objectives of the Farmers' Alliance?

To help farmers address issues like low crop prices and high loan interest rates.

To promote government ownership of factories.

To create a political party for urban workers.

To increase profits for big businesses.

QUESTION 2/4

What did the Farmers' Alliance do in response to their growth and goals?

Abandoned their goals for government intervention.

Supported large businesses in their policies.

Disbanded due to internal conflicts.

Formed their own political party, known as the Populist Party.

QUESTION 3/4

What is the primary purpose of The Grange organization?

To preserve historical landmarks in the United States.

To establish a political party advocating for labor rights.

To support the interests and needs of farmers.

To promote urban development and community growth.

QUESTION 4/4

How did The Grange support farmers during times of financial difficulty and falling crop prices?

By offering low-interest loans.

By promoting urbanization.

By advocating for their fair treatment and government representation.

By collaborating with labor unions.

PHASE 5

YOUR LETTER IS: R3

CONGRATULATIONS YOU COMPLETED ROOM Four.

the base

You find yourselves in a dimly lit hallway, and stacked street signs point in various directions. The flickering lights overhead cast eerie shadows, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and mystery. This is where you'll explore the history of the Populist Party. It might help you to follow the light.

The Rise and Fall of the Populist Party In the late 1800s, a new political party called the Populists was formed to help farmers. The Populists wanted to improve the lives of farmers and workers. They were a third party and gained a lot of support in the 1892 presidential election. However, they eventually merged with the Democratic Party and disappeared by 1908. During this time, farmers were struggling with debt and low crop prices. They were angry at the banks and railroads for taking advantage of them. The Populists wanted to change this and fought for better conditions for farmers. They also wanted to help workers and improve the economy. The Populists had a lot of support in the West and South, but they faced challenges from the Democrats and violence from Southern Democrats. In the end, they decided to merge with the Democrats to have a better chance at making changes. This decision led to the decline of the Populist Party. The Populist Party was an important part of American history because it fought for the rights of farmers and workers. Their ideas paved the way for future social reforms in the country. Although the Populist Party didn't last long, their impact can still be seen today.

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

QUESTION 1/4

What was the primary goal of the Populist Party in the late 1800s

To establish a monarchy in the United States

To merge with the Republican Party

To improve the lives of urban workers

To improve the lives of urban workers

QUESTION 2/4

What were farmers struggling with during the time of the Populist Party's rise?

Overproduction of crops

Political corruption

Debt and low crop prices

High crop prices

QUESTION 3/4

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Wrong answer

Right answer

Wrong answer

Wrong answer

QUESTION 4/4

What impact did the Populist Party have on American history, as mentioned in the passage?

It successfully established a monarchy in the United States.

It fought for the rights of farmers and workers, paving the way for future social reforms.

It resulted in significant electoral victories in the 1890s.

It led to the founding of the Republican Party.

PHASE 6

CONGRATULATIONS YOU COMPLETED ROOM Five.

SUBMIT

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