Farmers' Discontent In The 1800s
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The period between 1880 and 1900 was a boom time for American
politics. The country was for once free of the threat of war, and many of
its citizens were living comfortably. However, as these two decades went
by, the American farmer found it harder and harder to live comfortably.
Crops such as cot ....
Middle of paper
.... States saw
monopolies and trusts, railroads, and money shortages and the
demonetization of silver as threats to their way of life, though in many
cases their complaints were not valid.
The growth of the railroad was one of the most significant
elements in American economic growth. However, in many ways, the railroads
hurt small shippers and farmers. Extreme competition between rail
companies necessitated some way to win business. To do this, many
railroads offered rebates and drawba ....
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