Why Did White Populist Leaders Like Thomas Watson, Who Attempted

question 84

Essay

Why did white Populist leaders like Thomas Watson, who attempted to forge biracial coalitions, often turn viciously racist when those coalitions failed? After the Populist efforts to forge biracial coalitions failed in the early 1890s, was it inevitable that the little remaining African American suffrage in the South would be totally extinguished? If so, why?

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Definitions:

Mistrust

A lack of trust or confidence in someone or something, often stemming from experiences or perceptions of unreliability or dishonesty.

Age Homogamy

The tendency for individuals to marry or form romantic relationships with others of a similar age.

Sexual Relationships

Interactions between individuals that involve intimate and sexual activities.

Same Sex

refers to individuals of the same gender, often in the context of same-sex attraction or relationships.