Question

Which was a main goal of the populist party that was not eventually enacted?
A: coinage of silver
B: graduated income tax
C: direct election of senators
D: 8- hour workday

Answer 1

The answer is: D: 8- hour workday

The populist party fought mainly for farmers. They did not have an established rule on how many hours they should spent in their field. So the idea to limit a workday into 8-hour never really in their goals.

The 8-hour workday implemented in untied states in 1938 after series of factory worker strikes.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Not D.) 8- hour workday