Which factors contributed to the rise of populism in the late 1800s? Select the two
correct answers.
A. Farmers' organizations became involved in politics and began to compete
in elections.
B. Urban reformers crusaded against political corruption in city governments.
C. Farmers and other working-class people suffered from low wages and high
levels of debt.
D. The federal government embraced policies that helped farmers and other
working-class people.
E. Railroads voluntarily lowered their rates to help farmers increase their earnings