During the late 19th century, why might an american farmer have supported the populist movement? a) populists supported the gold standard, believing that less paper money would increase the value of agricultural goods. b) populists advocated federal intervention to counter economic challenges that many farmers faced. c) the populist party was largely controlled by bankers and landowners who were sensitive to the needs of the small farmer. d) the populist party supported the expansion of private railroads for the transportation of agricultural goods.