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In 1896, they nominated a Democrat, William Jennings Bryan, for president, which lost the Republican and southern Populists. By identifying with many of the ideals of the Democratic Party, they lost most of their their party identity.
A section of land was set aside to support public schools under the land ordinance of 1785 because, it reflected the belief of the nation's leaders that democracy depended on education. -Shanaynay77 16th section also known as the school section.
because of English background and support of the mother country
The Democratic Party became the chief opposition to the Populist Party. By adopting several Populist issues, it lessened the Populist's national attention. The Democrats then convinced the Populists to vote for their candidate, William Jennings Bryan. Joining with the Democrats took away the support from the Republicans who had formed a political alliance with them in North Carolina.
They wanted the government to create a graduated income tax. (APEX)