National Grange Movement (jan 1, 1867 – jan 1, 1875)
Description:
Cause:1. financial crisis of 1873
2. falling crop prices
3. increases in railroad fees to ship crops
4. Congress's reduction of paper money in favor of gold and silver
Effect:
1. established stores and cooperative elevators
2. employed services of agents who secured special prices for the Grangers
3. advanced methods of agriculture
4. promoted social and economical needs of farmers in U.S.
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Date:
jan 1, 1867
jan 1, 1875
~ 8 years