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Question
The Populist Party was chiefly composed of
Responses
A working men in northern factories.working men in northern factories.
B the business leaders of the industrial Eastthe business leaders of the industrial East
C farmers and those in the agricultural sector.farmers and those in the agricultural sector.
D those who wanted to see America expand through imperialism.
1 answer
The correct response is:
C farmers and those in the agricultural sector.
The Populist Party, also known as the People's Party, emerged in the late 19th century and primarily represented the interests of farmers, particularly in the South and Midwest, who were struggling with economic issues like falling crop prices and high railroad rates.
