They wanted the government to create a graduated income tax. (APEX)
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Populist favor governmental action to promote equality but also support policies to uphold order.
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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.
the populists demanded for Decreased Immigration in the country.
From Farmers mainly in the Mid-West and West United States. Mainly Kansas,, Colorado, Idaho, and Nevada.
They wanted the direct election of U.S. Senators.