Which cause did Tom Watson and other Populists support at the turn of the twentieth century? A. reducing government regulations B. encouraging industrial development C. expanding rights for African Americans D. promoting the interests of farmers

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Charlie Hampton

12 May, 18:45

Which cause did Tom Watson and other Populists support at the turn of the twentieth century? A. reducing government regulations B. encouraging industrial development C. expanding rights for African Americans D. promoting the interests of farmers

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Noah Oconnell · Answer 1

Tom Watson and other Populists support at the turn of the twentieth century-Promoted the interests of farmers (D)

Explanation:

Tom Watson was the leader of the Populist Party who was elected by the U. S. Congress from Georgia in the year 1890.

Tom Watson and other members of the Populist Party criticized Henry Grady for not supporting the farmers.

Farmers in late 1800 were suffering due to debt Peonage and they where becoming tenants. To solve the problems faced by the Farmers Populist Party suggested following Measures:-

Nationalization of the rail roads - so that the transportation of crops become easy / and less expensive Creation of Government owned Nation Bank for providing loans to the farmers at low interest rate. Soft money policy to be introduced in order to increase the money supply in the economy.

Hana · Answer 2

Answer:d is the answer