What did Populists set their sights on after achieving some success on a local level in the late 1800s?

After gaining some success in local politics, Populists sought to expand their influence nationwide by forming a national political party. This became the People’s Party, also known as the Populist Party. They did not aim to create their own gold currency; Populists generally supported expanding the money supply, including through silver.

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