Which of the following MOST contributed to the rise of the Populist Party?

(1 point)
Responses

A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers
A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers

An agreement with Republican politics
An agreement with Republican politics

A need to keep government exactly as it was

A desire to see Democrats be voted out of power

2 answers

The response that MOST contributed to the rise of the Populist Party is:

A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers.

The Populist Party emerged in the late 19th century primarily due to the grievances of farmers and laborers who felt marginalized and exploited by the economic and political systems of the time.

Why was Thomas E. Watson a significant figure in politics? Select the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses

He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.
He was known for his support of poor farmers and sharecroppers.

He was elected governor of Georgia.
He was elected governor of Georgia.

He was a Bourbon Democrat.
He was a Bourbon Democrat.

He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890.