Which statement best describes the Populist view of eastern banks and financial elites?
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Correct answer: Banks and financial elites controlled credit in ways that harmed farmers and workers
Populists argued that bankers, railroads, and corporate interests dominated the economy and politics. They believed ordinary producers were trapped by tight credit, high interest rates, and unfair market power.
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