Question

The Populist Party was established in the 1890's to A) support the candidacy of William McKinley. B) ensure that the US stayed on the gold standard. C) reduce the tax burden on the wealthy industrialist class. D) protect the political and economic interests of farmers and laborers.

Answer 1

D. Protect the political & economic interests of farmers & laborers.

Answer 2

Option D, protect the political and economic interests of farmers and laborers, is the right answer.

The Populist movement was an uprising by peasants in the South and Midwest against the Republican and Democratic Parties for neglecting their interests and problems. farmers were suffering from crop failures, falling, poor retailing, and lack of credence. The populist political party developed out of an extensive mood of agrarian unrest in the United States. Therefore, this party was formed to protect the interest of farmers.