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

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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
A desire to see Democrats be voted out of power
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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 primarily as a response to the economic struggles and injustices faced by farmers and laborers, as they were unhappy with the existing political system and sought reforms to address their issues.