why did the populous movement break up after the election of 1896
A.Democrats adopted several populous causes
B.They lost support for an eight hour workday
C.People tired of a lack of prosperity
D.It’s members decided to adopt the gold standard
The correct answer is A. Democrats adopted several Populist causes.
The Populist movement emerged in the late 19th century as a response to economic struggles faced by farmers and laborers. The movement gained significant support, especially in rural areas, advocating for policies such as the free coinage of silver, increased government regulation of big businesses, and the implementation of an income tax. In the 1896 presidential election, the Populist Party nominated William Jennings Bryan, who also received the Democratic Party's nomination. However, after Bryan's defeat, the Democratic Party, under the leadership of President Woodrow Wilson, adopted several Populist causes into their platform, causing many Populist supporters to join the Democratic Party instead. This absorption of Populist ideas by the Democratic Party contributed to the breakup of the Populist movement.