Question

Why is the Populist Party generally regarded as a failure by historians?

It unrealistically wanted a laissez-faire economy and limited regulation of
business

It looked to the future and was too far ahead of its time.

It advocated an income tax that became highly unpopular.

It did not addrelling the realities of an industrial economy and could not endure. It looked backward instead of forward economically.

Answer 1

Answer:

It did not addrelling the realities of an industrial economy and could not endure. It looked backward instead of forward economically.

Explanation:

It did not address the realities of an industrial economy and could not endure. ... Populists supported Bryan in his failed presidential race

Answer 2

It did not addrelling the realities of an industrial economy and could not endure. It looked backward instead of forward economically.