The quote here from the Populist Party platform of 1892 explains or reflects why the Populist Party appealed to many Americans by revealing the condition of the nation. The quote reveals that the Populist Party's appeal was necessary because of the corruption in the nation. As a result of that, the nation was at the verge of political, moral and material ruin.
Explanation:
The Populist Party (People's Party) came up in the early 1890s. It was seen as an important force in the Southern and Western United States. It's a party whose roots are found in an agrarian movement. The movement was to promote collective economic action by farmers.
