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Populism: The Precursor to Progressivism

Populism: The Precursor to Progressivism. Populism in America. Farmers Unite: Form the Grange Fight Railroad abuses, foreclosures Fight use of gold money. Populist Party Platform. Increase money supply Graduated income tax Federal loan programs Popular election of senators

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Populism: The Precursor to Progressivism

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  1. Populism: The Precursor to Progressivism

  2. Populism in America • Farmers Unite: • Form the Grange • Fight Railroad abuses, foreclosures • Fight use of gold money

  3. Populist Party Platform • Increase money supply • Graduated income tax • Federal loan programs • Popular election of senators • Single Term for President • Secret Ballot • 8 hour work day • Immigration restrictions

  4. The End of Populism • William Jennings Bryan loses election of 1896 • Fear of inflation • Lack of financing • William McKinley was well recognized and supported • Movement showed power of common people when they organized. • Many goals met during Progressive Era.

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