Which of the following groups was unlikely to support the Populist platform in 1892?
A) Black farmers
B) White farmers
C) Women suffragists
D) Recent immigrants

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The Populist platform in 1892 was primarily focused on issues that affected farmers and rural communities, such as monetary reform and the regulation of railroads. While black farmers, white farmers, and women suffragists (who saw an ally in the Populist movement for broader social reform) were likely to support the Populist platform, recent immigrants, especially those in urban areas, were less directly affected by the agrarian issues central to the Populist agenda and thus were unlikely to support it.

Which of the Following Groups Was Unlikely to Support the Populist