6. Compare the Populist and Progressive movements. Critically analyze why the Progressive movement seemed to have more success. What were the limitations of the Populist movement? Solution The populist movement was started by the farmers in the 19th century in order to bring about an economic, whereas progressive movement commenced in 20th century by the urban middle class against the political system which was considered to be corrupt. The people of the populist movement were called the populists, whose basic demands was to impose high taxes on big corporate houses. The populists wanted the government to take full control over all the sectors in the economy, from telephone to railways, to banks and industries. The Progessive movement revolved around bringing about both a political and economic change in the society. It\'s major stakeholders was the educated middle class from urban areas, who stood against the corrupt government and also questioned the political decision makers about inflation and other activities than affected the day to day life of a common man. Progressive movement had more successes as it involved a more holistic approach to economic development, wherein industries and other economic sectors were encouraged to fluorish in a free and conducive economic environment. Whereas, the populists movements hindered economic growth of industries as excessive emphasis were paid on labour policies which were not at all suitable for the business houses to fluorish or even try to venture into new economic sector. Labour was given excessive power under the populists movement and the industrialists and other economic reformers were often dubious in venturing into new ventures..

1. 6. Compare the Populist and Progressive movements. Critically analyze why the Progressive
movement seemed to have more success. What were the limitations of the Populist movement?
Solution
The populist movement was started by the farmers in the 19th century in order to bring about an
economic, whereas progressive movement commenced in 20th century by the urban middle class
against the political system which was considered to be corrupt.
The people of the populist movement were called the populists, whose basic demands was to
impose high taxes on big corporate houses. The populists wanted the government to take full
control over all the sectors in the economy, from telephone to railways, to banks and industries.
The Progessive movement revolved around bringing about both a political and economic change
in the society. It's major stakeholders was the educated middle class from urban areas, who
stood against the corrupt government and also questioned the political decision makers about
inflation and other activities than affected the day to day life of a common man.
Progressive movement had more successes as it involved a more holistic approach to economic
development, wherein industries and other economic sectors were encouraged to fluorish in a
free and conducive economic environment. Whereas, the populists movements hindered
economic growth of industries as excessive emphasis were paid on labour policies which were
not at all suitable for the business houses to fluorish or even try to venture into new economic
sector. Labour was given excessive power under the populists movement and the industrialists
and other economic reformers were often dubious in venturing into new ventures.