Why was the Populist Party supported by many American farmers in the late 1800s? Populists supported the gold standard, believing that less paper money would increase the value of agricultural goods.

Populists advocated federal government intervention to counter economic challenges that many farmers faced.

The Populist Party was largely controlled by bankers and landowners who were sensitive to the needs of the small farmer.

The Populist Party supported the expansion of private railroads for the transportation of agricultural goods.