8 Questions
What were the main concerns of the national Farmers’ Alliance?
All of the above
Why did African American farmers have a separate organization within the Farmers’ Alliance?
As a result of segregation
Why did North Dakota farmers form a chapter of the Farmers’ Alliance?
To regulate railroad shipping charges
What was one of the grievances of North Dakota farmers against the railroads?
Offering free passes to grain dealers and their political allies
What was the main reason why farmers wanted to establish cooperative stores?
To purchase goods at a lower cost and sell them to Alliance members at a lower price
What political party grew from the roots of the Farmers’ Alliance?
The Populist Party
How did the Democratic Party respond to the political issues of the Farmers’ Alliance?
It absorbed many of the Farmers’ Alliance political issues
What happened to the Populist Party's importance by 1896?
It had begun to fade in importance
Test your knowledge about the national movement of the Farmers' Alliance in the 1870s, its three parts, and the goals advocated by the national organizations. Learn about the Southern Alliance, Farmers’ Alliance, and the Colored Farmers’ Alliance.
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