Question

The Populist Party was created in the 1890s because __________.

Answer 1

Answer: The two major parties failed to satisfy the needs of certain citizens.

Explanation: Hi, the Populists were an agrarian-based political movement aimed at improving conditions for the country's farmers and agrarian workers.  

The Farmers' Alliances agitated for railroad regulation, tax reform, and unlimited coinage of silver and attempted to influence the established political parties. The interest in a third party began to increase

The movement was a revolt against the Democratic and Republican Parties for ignoring their interests and difficulties.

Answer 2

The populist party initially started as a social club for farmers, but turned political. It was started mainly because of the complaints of the citizens against the government, specifically on the foreclosures of lands during periods of low harvest. It served as an alternative from the two major parties - the Democrats and Republicans. Hope this helps.