Question

How did the growth of populism in the late 1800s impact the United States?(1 point)
Responses

It led to the immediate end of industrial monopolies and the establishment of a fully regulated economy.
It led to the immediate end of industrial monopolies and the establishment of a fully regulated economy.

It brought about the rapid adoption of policies that promoted segregation and disenfranchisement of African Americans in the South.
It brought about the rapid adoption of policies that promoted segregation and disenfranchisement of African Americans in the South.

It resulted in the formation of a political movement focused on the needs of farmers and working-class Americans, advocating for reforms like the direct election of senators and the free coinage of silver.
It resulted in the formation of a political movement focused on the needs of farmers and working-class Americans, advocating for reforms like the direct election of senators and the free coinage of silver.It caused widespread support for U.S. expansion into foreign territories, especially in the Pacific.

Answer 1

It resulted in the formation of a political movement focused on the needs of farmers and working-class Americans, advocating for reforms like the direct election of senators and the free coinage of silver.

(Explanation: The Populist or People's Party pushed for reforms such as free silver, railroad regulation, a graduated income tax, and direct election of senators to help farmers and laborers.)