Fall Of Populism

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How was the fall of Populism caused by the Democratic Party and what impact did it have on the Democratic Party? This question is significant because it helps to explain why the Democratic Party remained dominant in Texas and the timing of voter restriction in Texas. I plan to answer this question using the primary sources of election results, published party platforms, voter turnout, and letters written by populists to newspapers in the time period. In addition to these primary sources I plan on using secondary sources such as Farmers in Rebellion: The Rise and Fall of the Southern Farmers Alliance and People 's Party in Texas, The People 's Party in Texas, and "Building a Progressive Coalition in Texas: The Populist-Reform Democrat