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The Populist Movement Beginnings of Progressivism

The Populist Party: In 1891, a new political party gained support with the ‘common man’, it was the Populist Party. The farmers, workers, and miners battled against the rich, bankers and railroad owners. For the first time women also played an important role in politics. Populists believed that the rich had a stranglehold on government and they wanted the government to end poverty, injustice, and unfair laws.

The Goals of the Populist Party Unlimited Coinage of Silver – instead of gold coins, make more silver coins, it would help raise farm prices and make loan repayments easier. Term Limits for President – only a single 4 year term. Direct Election of Senators – elected by the people of a state not the state legislature. Gave more participation in government. Secret Ballot – to stop intimidation of voters. Government Ownership of Utilities – like railroads, telegraph, and telephone companies. (kind of Socialist sounding) Immigration Restrictions – have quotas (limits) on how many people could come from each country. Graduated Income Tax – taxes wealthy at a higher rate. Shorter Work Day – just 8 hours.

Populists and Election Campaigns  1892 Election – Populists were successful in electing Senators and their Presidential candidate did well in the election (but he didn’t win).  1896 Election – Populists supported William Jennings Bryan for President due to his “Cross of Gold” speech in which he supported the unlimited coinage of silver, instead of gold  1900 Election – Populists again supported Bryan, but he again lost to William McKinley.

The Legacy of Populism  The Populist party would soon fade away, but it was somewhat successful in its efforts, even though a Populist president was never elected.  The Populist Party did leave its mark on American history with the idea of Third parties.  Third parties provide an outlet for minorities to voice their grievances or to voice new ideas that the main stream (Democrat & Republican) don’t usually support.  Many Populist ideas were later adopted by the larger political parties, like a graduated income tax or direct election of senators.

Populism to Progressivism Many people believed we were making progress in improving society, but… Industrialization and urbanization had caused problems in the American society. People could improve society by relying on science and knowledge. Government should fix these problems. But, Government was corrupted by big business and political machines. To achieve reform, the government itself had to be reformed.