1. The Preamble:
In the preamble the Populist party talks about how they firmly believe that the government is corrupt, is controlled by big businesses, and also unfairly distributes wealth among the communities. They mention that the little the government does is to help the wealthy. Nothing is being done to help the poor.
2. The Platform:
In the Platform, it talks about how a union should be created where the founder of the union gets the wealth. Since the government is supposed to be for the people, they believe the government should have control of some of the big business industries like railroads and communication devices. Silver and gold money should both be coined, and that they should be more circulated, an income tax should be created, and the government should only make as much money as is necessary.
3. The Resolutions that made up the Expression of Sentiments:
In the Expression of Sentiments, The Party demands that the ballots are free-so everyone eligible can vote, and that each are counted fairly. Additionally, working conditions and hours should be altered, the vice president and president should only be able to serve one term, and the government should not financially support any big corporations.
Donald Trump was an outsider-a businessman who was involved in politics. this made him appeal to many people. he was more of a "common man" than the other candidates. People have been getting upset with the scandals and corruptness in government so having an outsider gave some people hope of a change and a new point of view.
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