The Populist Movement

The Populist Movement was a political movement in the late 19th century that aimed to represent the interests of ordinary farmers and workers against powerful elites like bankers and railroads. It emphasized issues like inflation, government regulation of industries, and economic fairness. Populists sought to give more power to everyday citizens and improve conditions for those believed to be neglected or exploited by the economic system. Although it declined as a major party by the early 1900s, its ideas influenced later reforms and thinkers advocating for greater democratic participation and economic justice.