Question

what effect did the populist movement have on the united states
A) it led to the adoption of the silver standard for monetary policy
B) it inspire future reform efforts
C) it convinced farmers to abandon farming and move to urban areas
D) it had little or no effect on Society

Answer 1

Answer:

The platform also called for a graduated income tax, direct election of Senators, a shorter workweek, restrictions on immigration to the United States, and public ownership of railroads and communication lines. The Populists appealed most strongly to voters in the South, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains.