Why did the Populist movement break up after the election of 1896?

Question

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O Democrats adopted several Populist causes.
O They lost support for an 8-hour workday.
O People tired of a lack of prosperity.
O Its members decided to adopt the gold standard.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: O Democrats adopted several Populist causes.

The Populist movement began to decline after the election of 1896 when the Democratic Party, under William Jennings Bryan, adopted key Populist issues such as the call for bimetallism (free silver). This merger of ideals led to many Populists aligning with the Democratic Party, effectively diminishing the distinct identity and influence of the Populist movement itself.