Ch17.1 – discuss and explain what economic issues gave rise to the populist party and what political and economic changes the party promoted in late nineteenth century.

Economic issues that gave rise to the populist party include declining economic prospects, high freight rates for farmers and the growth of powerful corporates. The populist party sought to reverse the slugging economic and stop powerful corporate interests from controlling government. The populists advocated for public ownership of railroads and direct election of senators

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