How did the rise of the knights of labor impact the populist movement in the late 1800s? the rise of the knights of labor led to the creation of granges and farmers’ alliances in the late 1800s. the rise of the knights of labor led to support for a national populist political party in the late 1800s. the rise of the knights of labor led to the widespread circulation of free silver coinage in the late 1800s. the rise of the knights of labor led to the 1890 election of william jennings bryan in the late 1800s.