Farmer's Alliances (jan 1, 1870 – jan 1, 1890)
Description:
Cause:1. improve economical conditions for farmers
2. creation of cooperatives and political advocacy
Effect:
1. supported government regulation or ownership of railways and telegraph companies
2. an increase in the supply of money
3. a graduated income tax and a decrease in tariffs
4. abolition of national banks
5. the establishment of subtreasuries
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1870
jan 1, 1890
~ 20 years