IDENTIFYING THE W’S OF THE POPULIST MOVEMENT
DIRECTIONS: Using pages 594 (“Farm Becomes a Factory”)-605 (end of chapter) in The American Pageant (Kennedy), identify
the requested information that assists in developing a broad picture of the Populist Movement.
DEFINE: What is populism?
WHO: Provide several characteristics of the Populists (occupation, etc.) as well as official groups and individuals who were
part of the movement.
Key Characteristics
Key Groups
Key Leaders
WHERE: Describe where Populists experienced the most success and what led to their success in that region.
WHAT: Provide answers to both of the questions provided that look to identify the beliefs of the Populist Party.
What were the problems that alarmed the Populists?
What solutions did the Populists seek/demand?
WHEN: Identify four key events in the history of the Populist Movement and describe their significance.
DATE
EVENT
SIGNIFICANCE
WHY: Explain what led to the demise of the Populist Party/movement.
Synthesis: Based on the information above, write an introductory paragraph (Background, Thesis, Support) for the
following essay topic.
Q: Analyze the ways by which farmers responded to changing technology, government policy, and economic
conditions from 1865-1900.
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