jan 2, 1892 - Populist party formed (1892)

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Politics changed in 1892 when newly formed People’s party aka “Populists” came onto scene; Rooted in Farmers’ Alliance, met in Omaha, developed platform against “gov’t injustice”; Called for graduated income tax, gov’t ownership of railroads/telegraph/telephone; Called for direct election of Senators, 1 term limit to presidency, adoption of referendum to allow citizens to shape legis more directly, shorter workday, immigration restriction; Nominated Greenbacker General James B. Weaver

S unwilling to go to party due to race

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