Question

Which factors contributed to the rise of populism in the late 1800s? Select the two

correct answers,
A. Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete
in elections
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B. Urban reformers crusaded against political corruption in city governments.
C. Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high
levels of debt.
D. The federal government embraced policies that helped farmers and other
working-class people,
E. Railroads voluntarily lowered their rates to help farmers increase their earnings

Answer 1

C. Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high levels of debt.

A. Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete in elections

Answer 2

A. Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete in elections.

C. Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high levels of debt.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the 1800s a series of groups known as Farmer’s Alliances surfaced around the US, especially around the Midwest and Southern States. The main reason for the formation of these Alliances was that farmers were discontent because of the falling prices of crops and poor marketing and credit facilities. They began to compete in elections and were successful in regional victories but they never reached the national scale.