Which statement best summarizes the legacy of Populism and farmers' movements?
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Correct answer: They failed to win national power but influenced later Progressive reforms
The Populist Party declined after the 1890s, but many of its ideas survived. Reforms such as the income tax, direct election of senators, and stronger regulation influenced the Progressive Era.
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