Goals of the Populist Movement

Very Hard Period 6: 1865–1898 Politics Of The Gilded Age

During the Gilded Age, political power shifted significantly as industrialization and urbanization transformed American society. One of the notable developments was the emergence of various reform movements that sought to address issues such as corruption, labor rights, and suffrage. The national political landscape was also characterized by partisan divisions, particularly between the Democrat and Republican parties, as well as the emergence of third-party movements. In this context, consider the impact of the Populist movement, which arose from agrarian discontent and aimed to unite various disaffected groups in their struggle against the political elite.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a central goal or characteristic of the Populist movement during this period?

The Populist movement sought to establish the gold standard as the primary monetary policy.

The Populists aimed to unite all workers, regardless of profession, in a single organization to demand better wages.

The movement advocated for the direct election of senators to reduce corruption in Congress.

The Populist agenda focused primarily on the interests of urban industrial workers.

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