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

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Democrats adopted several Populist causes.

They lost support for an 8-hour workday.

People tired of a lack of prosperity.

Its members decided to adopt the gold standard.
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Democrats adopted several Populist causes. The Democrats (with Bryan in 1896) took up key Populist demands (especially free silver), causing Populists to fuse with Democrats; after Bryan’s defeat the party collapsed.