The Populist and the Progressives were reform movements born on the midst of Americas growing economical problems and social issues during late 1800 and early 1900. They are people from all walks of life who stand for their rights and fights for it.

Populist members were mostly from the farmers sector. They were triggered to raise their grievances due to the remarkable dropping of the prices of their products and the corruption in the government. Progressives are those who came from the middle class sectors whom as well as the populist are aiming for better governance and to stop corruption in the government. The two reform movements share the same objections on what is happening to their country at that time but they differ on their ways of solving it.

Progressives have many accomplishments which includes the Business reform, Humanitarian Reform, and the 16th, 17th 18th and 19th Amendments. These accomplishments of the Progressives movement now plays a big role in the more efficient and more balanced way of life in America. On the other hand, Populist also posted big accomplishments. Their demands for the governments ownership of telegraph and railroads, the call for the closure of national banks and the idea of citizens to vote for their senators soon led to the creation of laws by the legislative body of America.

There are failures on both parties that came out because of certain factors that did not create a very good result to the citizens. In 1896, the Populist Party splits off between adhering to the Democrats and adopting the Republicans which has been severely impacted by the rapid increase of farm prices. Many leaders joined the Progressive movement at this point. On the other hand, Progressives didnt influence the political system that much as well as capitalism. It means to say that propaganda should be realistic and not idealistic. There must be an objective and every little thing should be taken into consideration especially the good of the people in order for a party to stay longer.

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