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What was one reason for the emergence of the Populist Party?The Populist Party consisted primarily of farmers unhappy with the Democratic and Republican Parties. The Populists believed that the federal government needed to play a more active role in the American economy by regulating various businesses, especially the railroads.
What is the Populist movement in the late 19th century?Populist Movement, in U.S. history, politically oriented coalition of agrarian reformers in the Midwest and South that advocated a wide range of economic and political legislation in the late 19th century.
Why did the Populist movement begin?The Populist movement was a revolt by farmers in the South and Midwest against the Democratic and Republican Parties for ignoring their interests and difficulties. For over a decade, farmers were suffering from crop failures, falling prices, poor marketing, and lack of credit facilities.
What was the cause and effect of the Populist movement?Cause: by promising to get rid of corruption. What was the effect? Populist candidates began to run for local and national offices. Effect: gained control of the Kansas House of representatives.
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