Multiple choice The Populist Party was chiefly composed of working men in northern factories the business leaders of the industrial East farmers and those in the agricultural sector those who wanted to see America expand through imperialism Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The Populist Party, or People's Party, emerged in the late 19th century to represent the interests of farmers and laborers who felt marginalized by the economic policies favoring industrial and banking elites.