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[Star Wars] What caused the galaxy to turn so vehemently against the Emperor?

The Galactic Senate, as a representation of the people of the Republic, willing gave power to Palpatine, and even applauded as they did so.  Over the next 23 years, his rule brought order to the galaxy, all but eliminated petty squabbles between systems, and reduced outlaws like smugglers and bounty hunters to the fringes of society.  Yet, 23 years later, people are dancing in the streets and tearing down his statues when he is killed at the hands of a terrorist organization.  While there may have been opposition from rebel groups that disagreed with the politics of Palpatine's rule, what was it that the Emperor did that turned the average citizen against him so strongly that they would celebrate his death across the Empire?
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The empire had very Humanist policies that allowed "lesser" species to be enslaved (wookies and Mon Calamari being notable examples) They took funding away from projects like education and social services and redirected them to things like super star destroyers and death stars. 

At the same time anyone who tried to speak out would be ruthlessly torn down with either lies and smears or outright violence. There was no discourse of discontent, just a stormtrooper's blaster.

Further still his regional govenors like grand moff tarkin were no gems. His entire leadership style was built on fear. Make the people fear what you will do if they disobey. The only way to make that work is to do horrible things.