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A 5 page paper which compares and
contrasts the ideals, goals and results of the Populist and Progressive reform movements
in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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colonist attempting to foreclose on his hunting lands" (Smith, 1972). And, that "As early as 1676, the farmers in Virginia were upset enough about high taxes, low prices and the
payola given to those close to the governor that they followed Nathaniel Bacon into rebellion" (Smith, 1972). In these actions we see the foundations of the Populist movement and the
need for reform according to the movement. Smith (1972) further indicates that "One hundred and ten years later, in an act of ingratitude towards the great American revolution, farmers
of Massachusetts complaining that however men might have been created, they were not staying equal. Under the leadership of Daniel Shays they took on the new establishment in open rebellion
to free themselves high taxes and legal costs, rampant foreclosures, exorbitant salaries for public officials and other abuses." The dreams and ideals of these people continued to grow, however, and
the "populist thread weaves through the administration of Andrew Jackson, an early American populist who recognized the importance of challenging the style as well as the substance of the establishment
value system" (Smith, 1972). It was not, however, until the end of the 19th century that "institutionalized populism" actually had a name (Smith, 1972). Interestingly enough, in the words
of Smith (1972) we hear a defensive tone as he indicates that the issues involved "economic concentration, unfair taxation, welfare and democracy," but that "Critics are quick to point out
that they also included racism and nativism and it has been traditional for liberal historians to emphasize these aspects." This provides us with an understanding of one of the most
controversial aspects of the Populist movement for even those who are not liberals will often admit that racism and nativism were a powerful part of who the Populists were.
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