Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the formation of the People’s Party in 1891?

Farmers formed the People’s Party, also called the Populist Party, because they believed the major political parties were not addressing their concerns. They wanted a party that would represent farmers’ interests, including issues such as railroad rates and economic policy. Therefore, the correct choice is “Farmers wanted a political party that represented their interests.”

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