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Which statement best distinguishes between the conservative movement and the Populist movement? Choose only one answer.

Conservatives wanted people to help themselves, while Populists wanted the government to help people.

Populists wanted less government involvement, while conservatives wanted the government to be more involved.

Populists wanted more government social services, while conservatives wanted more government regulations on business.

Conservatives wanted the government to help people, while Populists wanted people to help themselves.

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Conservatives wanted people to help themselves, while Populists wanted the government to help people.

Populists supported greater government intervention (regulation, public ownership, and policies to aid farmers/laborers), while conservatives favored limited government and individual self-reliance.