the Populists simply wanted more money in circulation as they believed this would raise the price of the crops. I was always curious as to "who" advised them of this policy as it would lead to inflation.
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The main way in which the poem, "The White Man's Burden", justifies imperialism to the industrialized world and the unindustrialized world is that it implies that it is the "obligation" and duty of white men in developed and rich countries to colonies poorer countries--in order to implement more "modern" and prosperous forms of government.
They appreciated him because he fought in world war if im correct.