Kansas People's Party

The Kansas People’s Party was a political movement in the 1890s that aimed to represent the interests of farmers and working-class Americans. It emerged from the broader Populist Party and advocated for reforms like better regulation of railroads, income tax, and silver coinage to boost the economy. The party sought to challenge the influence of big banks and corporations, promoting policies to empower ordinary citizens. Although it didn’t last long as a separate entity, its ideas influenced future progressive reforms and reflected the economic struggles of rural Kansans during that era.