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During the late 1800s the Populists were the only political group that was taking the time to talk to the people and answer their questions and concerns directly. The people were very leery of the democrats and republicans. This helped the Populists gain support from the people during this time period.
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∙ 12y agoThe Populist Party started out as a social club for farmers, but turned political. It was started mainly over complaints about problems the government had caused. Notably this included foreclosures on land during periods of poor harvests. During the economic depression of the late 1880's (peaking in 1893), the party gained popularity as an alternative to the main political parties (Democrats, Republicans). The Populists gained control of the Kansas legislature in 1890, and gained national prominence through the Farmers' Alliance and the Knights of Labor (union). Despite garnering a million votes in the presidential election of 1892, by 1896 the party had splintered as many of its platforms were taken up by the Democratic Party.
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What was the political party that developed in the late 1800's to represent the views of the mid-western farmers?
The Populist Party.
What political party was in favor for increasing the money supply in the late 1800s?
I think it was the political party.
What impact did William Jennings Bryan have on politics in the late 19th century?
He brought Populist Party ideas into the Democratic Party and mainstream politics. Answer this question…
What was a direct effect of the Granges businesses failing in the late 1800s?
the grange organized a political party.
Which group wanted to lower taxes and cut social programs in the South in the late 1800s?
democratic party
What party supported bimetallism?
Populist Party in the late 1800s in order to expand the money supply. This was done in the attempt of the impoverished population of farmers, mechanics and other ordinary citizens (majority of Populist Party and its supporters) for finacial stability and elevation especially in times of "Panics" (Panic of 1893 esp; usually fluctuated every 5-6 yrs back then)
Debt-ridden farmers founded these two parties in the late 1800s?
the populist and greenback
Which two parties were founded by debt-ridden farmers in the late 1800s?
The debt-ridden farmers found the populist and greenback parties back in the late 1800's
The populists party was created in the late 1800s because?
D.Neither of the two major parties satisfied famer.
What was the political party that developed in the late 1800's to represent the views of the mid-western farmers?
The Populist Party.
What populist goal of the late 1800s did president Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal congress make a reality?
inflation of the money supply
In the late 1800's which group most often supported the ideas of the Populist Party?
Farmers
History of pin the tail on the donkey?
Pin the tail on the donkey was created by Charles Zimmerling in the late 1800s. It was originally called Donkey Party.
What political party was in favor for increasing the money supply in the late 1800s?
I think it was the political party.
Which political party favored high tariffs during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
The Repulican Party
Why the populist party can be considered a successful third party in us hisyory?
It maintained control of Congress for several years during the late 1890's
What impact did William Jennings Bryan have on politics in the late 19th century?
He brought Populist Party ideas into the Democratic Party and mainstream politics. Answer this question…
