Importance of the 8 points of the Omaha Platform (jul 4, 1892 – 9h 25min, jun 6, 2025 y)

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The purpose of the 8 points of the Omaha Platform was to set precedents for what farmers and members of this party wanted the government to do. They made 8 tenets, public ownership, immigration restriction, direct election of senators, limit president to one term, initiative and referendum, adoption of secret ballot, guarantee of safe money in banks, and a graduated tax income. Each tenet specifies exactly what they wanted to improve their lifestyle, economics, and politics.

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