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The Gilded Age -- Politics --

Rise of the Populists. Agrarian discontent (West

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The Gilded Age -- Politics --

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    1. The Gilded Age -- Politics -- Part II

    2. Rise of the Populists Agrarian discontent (West & South) Roots in the Grange & Farmers� Alliances Farmers met in Omaha to form the Peoples (or Populist) party

    3. Some Populist Platform Planks Free coinage of silver Gov�t should own major utilities Federal grain storage facilities Graduated income tax Secret ballots and initiatives Direct election of senators 8 hour work day Limit immigration

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