What was a factor that contributed to the formation of the people's party in 1891?

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Kellen Murphy

24 June, 01:03

What was a factor that contributed to the formation of the people's party in 1891?

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Katherine Adams · Answer 1

Tax reforms.

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Formed in 1891, the people's party also known as the populist party was formed because farmers wanted a political party that would represent their interests and needs. Some of the interests by the farmers which led to the creation of the party includes: tax reforms, railroad regulations, and unlimited coinage of silver.