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What impressed people most about the Populist Party was the zeal with which they addressed the needed reforms of the day, almost like and evangelical fervor. Many of the ideas and goals of the Populists would become laws later on in American history. 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. They felt the wealthy should pay a higher percentage in taxes than the middle class or poor. They also called for an increase in the amount of money in circulation through the unlimited coinage of silver.
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Analyze the reasons for the emergence of the Populist Movement in the late 19th century?
The Populist movement emerged from the remains of the Grange movement. It started as a way to help farmers and the poor who were tired of their horrible treatment. - government ownership of railroads - poor economic status of farmers - government indifference
Who was the president during the Populist Movement?
I believe William McKinley was president during the Populist Movement.
Populist movement of the 1890s?
political coalition of farming interests directed against banking and railroad interests
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)
What was The founders of the Populist Party would most likely have adopted which campaign slogan?
defend farmers and workers! regulate business and industry!
Who supported the views of the populist movement?
farmers
The earlier group from which the populist movement emerged was the?
The populist movement grew out of the Farmers' Alliance that began in the 1870s. When the Farmers' Alliance moved into formal politics, it did so as the People's Party.
Was the populist movement ultimately successful?
it was a success because of the farmers
Analyze the reasons for the emergence of the Populist Movement in the late 19th century?
The Populist movement emerged from the remains of the Grange movement. It started as a way to help farmers and the poor who were tired of their horrible treatment. - government ownership of railroads - poor economic status of farmers - government indifference
Who were key spokespersons of the populists movement?
The key spokesperson of the populist movement was Grover Cleveland, but the Farmers' Alliance and Knights of Labor inspired the movement.
Why did the great plains region become associated with the populist movement?
A large portion of the population was farmers.
What led to the rise of the populist movement and what effect did it have?
Middle Western and Southern farmers were discontented because of crop failures, falling prices, and poor marketing and credit facilities. They formed Farmers Alliances, which led to the rise of the Populist Movement. The American banking system was the result.
Although the populist party never won a presidential election the movement publicized the problems of?
Small farmers
Who were the Populist and why did their movement fail?
the failure to unite was the reason they had o real impact
What were the key event in the populist movement?
this was to help farmers and to organize a powerful resistance to big- time Eastern banking and railroad interests.
What party is the populist party similar to?
There are a few populist that is similar to political platforms. The main populist would be farmers.
Who was the president during the Populist Movement?
I believe William McKinley was president during the Populist Movement.
