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How does the party politics of the progressive era compare to the polulist party's platform of 1892?
"The People's Party, also known as the "Populists", was a short-lived political party in the United States established in 1891 during the Populist movement (United States, 19th Century). It was most important in 1892-96, and then rapidly faded away." It was short lived because it only represented a small portion of the population at the time.
Which groups did populists appeal to most?
The Populist Party appealed strongly to farmers who were deep in debt and felt betrayed by the traditional political parties. It proposed a progressive income tax and would allow the free coinage of silver which appealed to many others.
Who was Mary Elizabeth Lease and what did she do?
Mary Elizabeth"Ellen" Lease was a Populist Orator, she gave public speeches about the lack of respect that farmers had around te 1800s. Her most famous quote is that farmers should " rise less corn and more hell." SHe livedin Kansas and joined the People's (Populist) Party and was so powerful and emotional speaker.
Which term refers to a person who favors government control of businesses that affect most citizens such as railroads electrical power and telephones?
populist
Which is most likely a single issue party?
A. Communist Party B. Progressive Party C. Prohibition Party<----------- D. Democratic Party
