Populist Movement Research Paper

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The populist movement was a moment in the 19th century aimed at addressing the economic struggles of farmers and rural communities in the United States during the time. The movement emerged in response to declining agricultural prices, increasing mechanization, and growing tension between rural and urban areas after the Civil War. After the Civil War, the United States experienced rapid industrialization and urbanization. During this time, many farmers and rural areas saw a sharp decline in crops such as wheat and cotton, which were the main crops sold and how most farmers made their money. The main reason for this decline was due to new technology that made farming much easier and increased the amount of crops produced. The crop market was