All of the following factors contributed to the popularity of third parties such as the Populist and Socialist parties in Oklahoma except __________.

A.
many Oklahomans felt the two major parties were not meeting their needs, and they were therefore willing to listen to unconventional ideas
B.
Oklahoma farmers believed they were suffering more than other groups in America
C.
the Socialist and Populist parties in Oklahoma targeted their messages to appeal to the state’s farming interests
D.
most Oklahomans worked in manufacturing, and these parties were created to meet the needs of urban workers


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

1 answer

The best answer is D.

Most Oklahomans worked in manufacturing, and these parties were created to meet the needs of urban workers does not align with the context of the popularity of the Populist and Socialist parties in Oklahoma, which were more focused on agricultural issues and the concerns of farmers.