Which of the following MOST contributed to the rise of the Populist Party?

options:

A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers
A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers

An agreement with Republican politics
An agreement with Republican politics

A need to keep government exactly as it was
A need to keep government exactly as it was

A desire to see Democrats be voted out of power

1 answer

The option that MOST contributed to the rise of the Populist Party is:

A sense of discontent and inequality felt by farmers and laborers.

The Populist Party emerged in the late 19th century as a response to the struggles and dissatisfaction of farmers and laborers, particularly regarding issues like economic inequality, corporate influence, and the hardships faced due to industrialization and market fluctuations.