why did the populist movement break up after the election of 1896

Answer 1

The Populist movement broke up after the election of 1896 because the Democratic Party adopted many of the Populist Party's platform and policies, making the Populist Party less relevant. Additionally, the Populist Party was divided on whether to support the Democratic candidate, William Jennings Bryan, or the Republican candidate, William McKinley. This division weakened the Populist Party and ultimately led to its dissolution.