Granger Laws (13h 1min, jan 3, 1860 y – 11h 11min, jan 22, 1870 y)
Description:
| WHAT: | a series of laws passed in western states of the United States after the American Civil War to regulate grain elevator and railroad freight rates and rebates and to address long- and short-haul discrimination and other railroad abuses against farmers. | EFFECT: | overturned by the courtsAdded to timeline:
Date:
13h 1min, jan 3, 1860 y
11h 11min, jan 22, 1870 y
~ 10 years