Question

The Populist Party was chiefly composed of

A)
individual farmers.
B)
Eastern businessmen.
C)
Northern abolitionists.
D)
Northern factory owners.

Answer 1

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The most suitable answer is A) Individual farmers.

The Populist Party, also known as the People's Party, was a left -wing political party which emerged during 1890. This party was mainly composed by farmers from the Middle, West, and South of the United States.

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Answer 2

The Populist Party was chiefly composed of "individual farmers," since this party stood for the needs of the "common man" who was not generally supported by big business.