Grange Movement & Rise of Populist Party

What was the impact of improved machinery on crop production?

• Reduced crop production

• Increased crop production

• No change in crop production

• Decreased crop quality

What was the result of improved technology on crop prices?

• Prices increased

• Prices decreased

• Prices remained stable

• Prices fluctuated wildly

Why did transportation costs pose a problem for western farmers?

• Railroads offered free shipping

• There was high competition among railroads

• Railroads charged high rates due to limited competition

• Farmers had their own transportation

What type of reforms did the Grange support?

• Economic and political reforms

• Educational reforms

• Religious reforms

• Military reforms

What was the Grange Movement's impact on its members?

• Supported economic and political reforms

• Increased isolation

• Decreased agricultural knowledge

• Reduced community involvement

What was a significant achievement of the Grange Movement?

• Gaining over a million members

• Building urban centers

• Creating new religions

• Developing new industries

What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Commission?

• To regulate unfair business practices.

• To promote interstate trade.

• To support state regulations.

• To establish new railroads.

Which law was the first federal government agency to regulate business practices?

• Munn v. Illinois

• Sherman Antitrust Act

• Interstate Commerce Commission

• Clayton Antitrust Act

Which case upheld the right of states to regulate businesses?

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Munn v. Illinois

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

Which of the following was a key feature of the Granger Laws?

• Support for industrial monopolies

• Regulation of railroad rates

• Promotion of urbanization

• Deregulation of businesses