Why was the Populism movement important?

It paved the way for later reform movements.

It strengthened the power of the Federal government.

It caused farmers to move to the cities in search of jobs.

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Explanation:

Populism movement was important because it strengthened the power of the Federal government.

Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasise the idea of the people and often juxtapose this group against the elite. This term was developed in the nineteenth century and is regularly applied in politics, parties and movement since the that time although has been rarely chosen as self description.