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Which factors contributed to the rise of populism in the late 1800s? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) response - incorrect Responses Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete in elections. Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete in elections. - correct Urban reformers crusaded against political corruption in city governments. Urban reformers crusaded against political corruption in city governments. - no response given Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high levels of debt. Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high levels of debt. - no response given The federal government embraced policies that helped farmers and other working-class people. The federal government embraced policies that helped farmers and other working-class people. - no response given Railroads voluntarily lowered their rates to help farmers increase their earnings.
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The two correct answers that contributed to the rise of populism in the late 1800s are:
1. **Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete in elections.**
2. **Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high levels of debt.**
These factors played a significant role in galvanizing support for the populist movement during that era.
1. **Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete in elections.**
2. **Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high levels of debt.**
These factors played a significant role in galvanizing support for the populist movement during that era.