Question: What did the Populists want? Mnemonic Device (STAR 16) (scroll down for answer)

Answer:

STAR 16 =

S - Senators to be directly elected

T - Graduated / Progressive Income Tax (the more you make, the more they take)

A - Australian Ballot

R - Regulation of the Railroads by the government

16 - A 16:1 ratio of silver to gold in the currency

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