Question

What group of people would have been MOST LIKELY to become Populists? A) businesspeople who had made great fortunes B) leaders who made laws for important cities Eliminate C) teachers who hoped to improve their schools D) farmers who received little money for their work

Answer 1

the answer is: D) farmers who received little money for their work

The populist party was formed by the people who wants to end to protective tariffs made by the government on manufactured goods, creating progressive income taxes, and increasing subsidies for agricultural businesses.

All of these policies were very appealing to farmers who at that time was being taken advantage of by big banks and irresponsible business practices.