How Did The Populist Party Decline

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The Populist Party declined before the twentieth century began. I consider the work of the Populist Party successful, even though it did not have long term success. The Populist Party was created to represent the common people, such as farmers, laborers, and people with little wealth. The voice of these people was under represented before the Populist Party movement began. The Populist Party worked to help farmers living in the midwestern and southern states. These farmers had financial problems, making it difficult to do their job and support their families. The Populist Party brought these struggles to the attention of American communities. Farmers struggled with high business costs and low crop prices. The Populist demanded a better currency

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