Ocala Platform
Definition
The Ocala Platform was a set of demands made by leaders of the Southern Farmers' Alliance at a convention held in Ocala, Florida in 1890. These demands included free coinage of silver, federal income tax, direct election of senators, regulation or ownership of railroads by government etc., many of which were later adopted by the Populist Party.
Related terms
Free Silver Movement: A major U.S. political issue in the late 19th century, advocating for the unlimited coinage of silver to increase money supply and inflate prices.
Progressive Era: A period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States that spanned from the 1890s to the 1920s. Many demands from Ocala Platform were later addressed during this era.
Direct Election: The process by which voters directly cast ballots for the person or political party they want to see elected to a public office. This was one of the key demands in Ocala Platform.
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AP US History - 6.2 Westward Expansion: Economic Development
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