Populist
All about the people
Was made up of mostly farmers and other workers
wanted an increase in money supply and would produce a rise in prices recieved in goods and services.
Graduated income tax and federal loan program
Wanted the election of U.S. Senators to be selected by popular vote
wanted the gap between rich and poor to be closer.
Progressive
All about reforming government in economical ways and promoting moral improvement.
Social workers, doctors, lawyers, the well educated party, etc.
Mainly concerened with urban problems.
widen the gap between the rich and the poor
all about protecting their money and not giving it away
Giving people a voice in the government
reforming laws and economical problems
Believed in popular vote for election
8.03.01 American History
(author: Jonas Edwards)
