What Explains the Rise of the Populist Party in the 1890s

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Essay

What explains the rise of the Populist party in the 1890s? Were the Populists reflecting only farmers' discontent, or did they express a deeper and wider political disaffection with the shortcomings of the two-party system in addressing adequately serious economic problems in the country?

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerve

One of the twelve nerves that originate in the brain and supply sensory, motor, or autonomic functions to the head, neck, and in some cases, viscera.

Auscultation

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a physical examination.

Auscultating

The act of listening to the sounds made by internal organs, especially the heart and lungs, typically using a stethoscope.

Palpating

The technique of examining parts of the body by touch, especially to diagnose illness or ascertain the size, shape, and firmness of organs.