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Which was a main goal of the Populist Party that was not eventually enacted?

Options:
A. direct election of senators
B. free silver movement
C. graduated income tax
D. 8-hour workday

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Answer:

I believe it is B. Free silver movement

Explanation:

The Populist Party was a political party in the 1800's was created by farmers in America and took place during the industrialization era. The main goals of the Populist party was graduated tax income which was granted through the 16th amendment. Another one was the direct election of senators which was also given through an amendment, the 17th one. They also opted for government ownership of telegraphs, railroads, and telephones, along with free silver, which I don't believe ever became official.

One of the goals of the Populist Party that was not enacted out of their main goals is  : B free silver movement

  • Populist Party can be regarded as one of the political party in US, that stand to represent interest of categories of people such as farmers and laborers.

  • These party was set up in 1891 by James Baird and Leonidas.

  • The goals of this party is to advocate for increased currency issue, seek for the direct election of senators,  make sure there are public ownership as regards railroads and free silver movement.

  • However, they were able to accomplish most of their goals but couldn't set up the free silver movement due to constraints.

Therefore, option B is right.

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