The Grange Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review

The video tutorial explains the Grange, a cooperative movement for farmers in the late 19th century. It highlights the economic challenges faced by farmers, such as monopolistic railroads, bank loans, and the gold standard. The Grange aimed to regulate railroads, leading to the Hepburn Act, which was a significant step in government regulation of industry.

What is the Grange primarily associated with in U.S. history?

• A political party

• A labor union for industrial workers

• A religious movement

• A cooperative of farmers

Why were farmers particularly upset with the railroads during the late 19th century?

• Railroads were charging high fees due to their monopoly

• Railroads refused to transport agricultural goods

• Railroads were destroying farmland

• Railroads were owned by foreign companies

What economic issue did farmers face due to industrialization?

• Decreased demand for agricultural products

• Overproduction leading to surplus crops

• Lack of access to modern machinery

• Inability to hire labor

How did the gold standard affect farmers' ability to obtain loans?

• It made loans more accessible

• It increased the interest rates on loans

• It limited the money supply, making loans harder to get

• It had no effect on loans

What was the significance of the Hepburn Act?

• It was the first major legislation to regulate industry

• It provided subsidies to farmers

• It established the gold standard

• It deregulated the railroad industry