Populism A political movement of the late 1800’s in which farmers and laborers demanded a greater voice in the government to improve their economic.

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Populism A political movement of the late 1800’s in which farmers and laborers demanded a greater voice in the government to improve their economic and personal well-being.

Populism: 13.3 (p.425-429) Define or answer in notebook: Oliver Hudson Kelley Grange Farmers’ Alliances Populism Bimetallism Gold standard William McKinley William Jennings Bryan What steps did farmers take to address their concerns? Which groups did the Populists appeal to most?

Demands Cheaper goods and services Debt relief 8 hour workday Immigration restrictions Single terms for the President Lower interest rates on loans Government control of railroads and banks

Journal Today, there are many political parties made up of people who want to reform the government to better their lives. Individually, make up a political party. What would your party’s name be? What type of people would you appeal to? What would your party demand from its government? How would you promise to better these people’s lives? Describe your part in 2 (5-7 sentence) paragraphs.