Why did Tom Watson and other notable members of the Populist Party criticize Henry Grady for his work with the Atlanta Constitution?

Question

A.
for encouraging women to demand the right to vote

B.
for supporting industry over the interests of farmers

C.
for supporting the interests of white supremacists

D.
for promoting equal rights for African Americans

Answer 1

Tom Watson and other notable members of the Populist Party criticized Henry Grady for his work with the Atlanta Constitution primarily B. for supporting industry over the interests of farmers. Grady was known for advocating a vision of the New South that emphasized industrialization and economic development, which often conflicted with the agrarian interests that the Populists championed.