Question

Trace the economic and political farmers movements in the late 1800s

Answer 1

Economic and political farmers movements in the late 1800's

The economic and political movements of farmers marks from in 1800's marks from 1865. After Civil war, in 1865 American farmers started to protest against their misfortunes, declining career and degrading economic and political status. This movement continued from 1867 to 1896 which can be classified under three periods: Grange; Alliance; Populist.

Oliver H Kelly, an agricultural official founded the secret Order of patron of Husbandry (Grange) in 1867 fight the economic decline and make progress in the social needs of the farm life. The alliance of farmers was created in 1880's through which the agricultural education, cooperative marketing were supported.

The members of Alliance lobbied government for banking regulations. Populist or People’s Party was joined to stand against the dominating Republic and Democratic parties in 1890's. The farmers’ movement remains significant in the history and marks to be the ‘menace of privilege’.

Answer 2

Answer:

The American farmers have been expressing their dissatisfaction for many years, especially after the civil war. During this period, there was acute political unrest that led to their unstable farming practices. However, their concerns were varied because they were deteriorating in the economic and political status. Their defining feature was to join so that they can have a mutual gain. So this is the reason why they decided to form cooperatives political parties and interest groups that helped them in protecting against the decrease of their fortunes and political power.