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Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the formation of the People’s Party in 1891?
Farmers wanted to own their own banks and railroads.
Farmers wanted well-paying jobs with large businesses.
Farmers wanted higher commodity prices and shipping costs.
Farmers wanted a political party that represented their interests.

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Farmers wanted a political party that represented their interests.

They formed the Populist (People’s) Party to address low crop prices, high railroad rates, debt and lack of political power — pushing for reforms like railroad regulation/nationalization, free silver, and other pro-farmer policies.