Granger Movement (4 Jan 1867 Jahr – 6 Sept 1880 Jahr)
Beschreibung:
Its purpose was to promote the social needs of farmers by reducing isolation, addressing the economic needs of farmers and advancing new methods of agriculture. Membership it increased following the Panic of 1873, falling crop prices and the monopolies of railroad companies over the Grain Elevators and increased transportation costs. It gained considerable political power and backed the 1887 Interstate Commerce Act.Zugefügt zum Band der Zeit:
Datum:
4 Jan 1867 Jahr
6 Sept 1880 Jahr
~ 13 years
