Question

the rise of the peoples party
the peoples party was founded to
be a populist alternative to the democratic and republican parties.
compete with labor unions, such as the knights of labor.
ensure that deflation didnt cause too much damage to the overall economy.

Explanation:

The People's Party was a populist - oriented third - party that emerged to offer an alternative to the two major American parties, the Democrats and Republicans. It was not focused on competing with labor unions or specifically on preventing deflation damage to the economy.

Answer:

be a Populist alternative to the Democratic and Republican Parties.