Which factors contributed to the rise of populism in the late 1800s? Select the two correct answers.

Question

Responses

Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete in elections.

Urban reformers crusaded against political corruption in city governments.

Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high levels of debt.

The federal government embraced policies that helped farmers and other working-class people.

Railroads voluntarily lowered their rates to help farmers increase their earnings.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that contributed to the rise of populism in the late 1800s are:

1. Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete in elections.

2. Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high levels of debt.