There were positive effects as well as negative effects.<span>
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Answer:
The populists set their sights on the formation of a national political party after achieving some success on a local level in the late 1800s
Explanation:
Populists were political movements who had come together with the aim of the betterment of countries,
farmers and workers. The movement was protected by the the farmers alliance and the grange. Their policies were driven by economical issues and values like intolerance of foreigners and other religions.