What effects did the Populist Party have on American Politics?

Question: What effects did the Populist Party have on American Politics!?

What are three effects the Populist Party had on American Politics!? I've spent the day reaing my text book and I cannot find the answer!.!.!.please help :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

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1!. The Populist Party's call for the direct election of senators was realized in 1913 with the ratification of the seventeenth amendment!.

2!. The Populist Party brought about direct democracy, through the initiative, referendum and recall!.

3!. The progressive income tax was adopted after the Populists advocated it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com