1. Populism: The Precursor to Progressivism

2. Populism in America Farmers Unite: Form the Grange
Fight Railroad abuses, foreclosures
Fight use of gold money

3. Populist Party Platform
Increase money supply
Graduated income tax
Federal loan programs
Popular election of senators
Single Term for President
Secret Ballot
8 hour work day
Immigration restrictions

4. The End of Populism William Jennings Bryan loses election of 1896
Fear of inflation
Lack of financing
William McKinley was well recognized and supported
Movement showed power of common people when they organized.
Many goals met during Progressive Era.