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What party was the People's Party of Indiana part of?

  • Whig Party

  • Democratic Party

  • Republican Party

  • Its own party

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The People's Party of Indiana was a political party in the U.S. state of Indiana that existed from 1874 to 1892. The party was founded as a coalition of farmers, labor unions, and other groups that were opposed to the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. The party's platform included a number of reforms, such as government ownership of railroads, an eight-hour workday, and a graduated income tax.
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