Which social or economic change led to the growth of the Populist Party?

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Responses

low transportation rates
low transportation rates

government corruption
government corruption

good market prices

1 answer

The growth of the Populist Party was largely driven by government corruption. The party emerged in the late 19th century as a response to the economic struggles faced by farmers and working-class people, which were exacerbated by corporate monopolies and perceived corruption in government that favored the wealthy and powerful.