Lecture 3: Ag Comm History Flashcards
Populism
Formed in the 19th century out of the Algerian protest.
Majorly alliance of farmers from west and south with industrial workers of the east.
What 4 things did populists want from their government ?
Populists wanted: Free coinage No national banks Graduate income tax Government ownership
T or F?
The populist party formed in hope of replacing the Democratic Party.
True
When and why did the populist party foil?
In 1896 because of inflation in farm prices.
What was the land grant act of 1862?
30000 acres to each state
Land income paid to establish colleges to educate the children of farmers and mechanics.
What land grant college was established in 1862?
Texas A&M university
What land grant college was established in 1890?
Prairie view A&M
Do tribal land grant colleges exist in Texas?
No
T or F?
Land grant institutions like texas a&m provided an education that provided practical knowledge rather than the theoretical knowledge that was currently being provided by existing institutions like Harvard.
True
Who established the department of agriculture and why?
President Lincoln and the various agricultural societies established the department of agriculture to promote research and development.
What did the Hatch act do?
Established agriculture experiment stations for research.