Social Developments: The Granger Movement Flashcards
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
Which gender did the Granger Movement allow to participate in their Union?
Women
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
What would be a future development of the Granger Movement in terms of politics?
They would eventually become a more political movement
What was the scale of farming land being ploughed by the 1870s? What did this result in?
190 million acres were ploughed, resulting in deflation
How high could interest sometimes be on buying a piece of farming machinery?
300% Interest
What were Farmers Alliances?
Groups of farmers that came together in a region to help 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 is significant to show the popularity of the Southern Alliance of Farmers in relation to the peak popularity of the Knights of Labor to show a rise in Populism?
If a Union had this many members by 1890 and the Knights of Labor had 3 times less at its peak only 5 years prior, it showed a massive spike in popularity for these movements
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
What was the impact of the Populist Party in the 1890 Election? In The House of Representatives and The Senate?
50 seats were won in The House of Representatives, 3 seats were won in The Senate
