A leading figure in the People's Party, also known as the Populist Party, Tom Watson was chosen as the party's 1904 presidential candidate. Based on your knowledge of Watson and the Populists, which of these causes would Watson have MOST LIKELY supported?

A.

reducing government regulation

B.

lowering taxes to help poor farmers

C.

elimintating restrictions on immigration

D.

raising taxes to finance industrial expansion

B. Lowering taxes to help poor farmers