When the Populist Party was founded in 1891, it hoped to keep which of the following businesses from treating farmers unfairly?

Question

A.
steel mills

B.
steamship lines

C.
railroad companies

D.
telegraph companies

Answer 1

C. railroad companies

The Populist Party was formed to address the struggles of farmers, particularly in relation to unfair practices by railroad companies, which often charged high rates for transporting agricultural goods.