Gilded Age: The Grange

What were some of the natural disasters that farmers faced during the Gilded Age?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Droughts and floods

• Hurricanes and volcanic eruptions

• Avalanches and landslides

Why did farmers take on a lot of debt during the Gilded Age?

• To buy new machinery and tools

• To invest in real estate

• To travel overseas

• To start new businesses

What was one of the main reasons it was hard for farmers to make money during the Gilded Age?

• High taxes on land

• High cost of shipping crops

• Lack of labor

• Poor soil quality

What was the Grange Movement?

• A political party

• A group of farmers helping each other

• A religious organization

• A business corporation

What did the Grange Movement want the government to do?

• Increase taxes on farmers

• Lower the cost of shipping crops

• Ban the use of machinery

• Promote urbanization

How did the Grange Movement help farmers?

• By providing free seeds

• By passing laws to help farmers

• By offering free land

• By reducing water usage

What sense did the Grange Movement create among farmers?

• Sense of competition

• Sense of community

• Sense of isolation

• Sense of urgency

What was one of the issues that made life difficult for farmers during the Gilded Age?

• Lack of education

• High cost of living

• Natural disasters

• Urban migration

What did the Grange Movement also want besides lowering shipping costs?

• More government control

• Better education for farmers

• Higher crop prices

• More urban development

What was a consequence of the high cost of shipping crops?

• Increased profits

• Reduced profits

• More exports

• Less competition