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In the late 1800s, which of the following did the People’s Party believe would give the people more political power?
ending the direct election of senators
decreasing the amount of silver in circulation
choosing senators through direct election
increasing the amount of gold in circulation

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Choosing senators through direct election.

The Populist (People’s) Party supported direct election of U.S. senators to give ordinary citizens more control (they also backed increasing silver coinage—“free silver”—not decreasing it or expanding gold).