LAD #23: Populist Party

The Populist Party supported factory workers of big businesses in the late 19th century. The party created a document listing grievances of big businesses, and the unfair working conditions that the businessmen provided. They also believed that silver should be used as sound currency, although the support for silver at this time was scarce in terms of the country as a whole. They believed that increased agriculture would boost the economy. The party also believed in the legal unionizing of labor forces and that the government should operate infrastructure. Ultimately, this party stood for creating better opportunities for workers.