For what did the populist movement stand?
a.) farmers
b.) big business
c.) railroad rates
d.) lower income taxes
e.) the common man

The correct answer is A) Farmers.

The Populist movement stood for farmers.

There was a time in the history of politics in the United States when the Populist movement represented a real option for people that wanted a change. At the end of the 19th century, the Populists formed a political party aimed to support the farmers of America. The Populists wanted to support the farmers that had many problems and debts. In 1891, the Populists formed the People's Party and presented its candidate for the election of 1892. The Populist Party ceased to exist in 1908.