Social Developments: The Granger Movement Flashcards
(14 cards)
When was the Granger Movement formed? (To the month)
December 1867
Why was the Granger Movement formed?
Because they wanted to improve the efficiency of farming
What was the youngest you could become a member of the Granger Movement?
14
What did the Granger Movement do that was considered Socialist?
They helped all farmers buy up-to-date machinery
How many acres of farmland were ploughed in the 1870s?
200 million acres
How high could interest sometimes be on buying a piece of farming machinery?
300% Interest
What were Farmers Alliances?
Groups of farmers that helped each other
Were farmers alliances connected to the Granger Movement?
Yes
How many members did the Southern Alliance of Farmers have by 1890?
2.5 million members
How many times more members did the Southern Alliance of Farmers have by 1890 than the Knights of Labor at their peak?
3 times more members
What party was created due to the demands of all of the Trade Unions? What was it also known as?
The Populist Party also known as The Peoples Party
How many seats did the Populists win in the House of Representatives in the 1890 mid-term election?
50 seats
How many seats in the Senate did the Populists win in the 1890 mid-term election?
3 seats
What fraction of The Senate did the Populist Party make up in 1890?
1/28 of The Senate
