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They called for the election of US senators by popular vote, rather than by state legislatures (17th Amendment). They demanded the universal use of the secret (Australian) ballot, to prevent employers from forcing workers to vote a certain way. They introduced the ideas of the initiative, referendum and recall which were added to many state constitutions. They called for the abolition of national banks and for the government ownership of railroads and the telegraph (socialistic ideas). They advocated a postal savings system so that ordinary people might avoid depositing their money in privately owned banks, and for a graduated income tax.
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∙ 12y agoThey sought government control over business to protect farmers, supported national control of railroads, increased money supply, and direct election of US senators.
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Which was one of the voting reforms that the Populists advocated?
They wanted the direct election of U.S. Senators.
How did Populists and Coxeyites differed from earlier reform groups?
by appealing to federal government for economic and social reforms.
Why did public support decline for the Populists?
In 1896, they nominated a Democrat, William Jennings Bryan, for president, which lost the Republican and southern Populists. By identifying with many of the ideals of the Democratic Party, they lost most of their their party identity.
Which reforms idea was a common goal of the populist and the progressive?
The reform idea which was a common goal of the populist and the progressive was to regulate business, and to ensure that the government of the day worked better.
What was a demand of tht populists?
the populists demanded for Decreased Immigration in the country.
Why did populists support William Jennings's Bryan?
Bryan supported many populist reforms
What political reform did the populists support?
they supported free silver, election reforms and less hours for workers.
Why did populists William Jennings Bryan?
Bryan supported many populist reforms
Which was one of the voting reforms that the Populists advocated?
They wanted the direct election of U.S. Senators.
What monetary policy did the populists support?
Bimetallism
Which currency standard did Populists support?
silver
How did Populists and Coxeyites differed from earlier reform groups?
by appealing to federal government for economic and social reforms.
Did populists support?
They wanted the government to create a graduated income tax.
What policies did both farmers and Populists support?
Bimetallism and fair food prices
Insurgent political party that gained widespread support among farmers?
Populists
What policies did both farmers populists support?
Bimetallism and fair food prices
What was true about William Jennings in the 1896 presidential election?
He supported many Populists policies
