Apentix/AP US History/Unit 6: Period 6 (1865-1898)/Question
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The Grange, or Patrons of Husbandry, responded to falling farm prices in the 1870s mainly by

A.demanding that the government buy every farm in the West
B.advocating free trade and the abolition of the tariff
C.organizing cooperatives and pressing state legislatures to regulate railroad and grain-elevator rates
D.migrating as a group to Canada

Explanation

Core Concept

Granger cooperatives tried to cut out middlemen, and the movement won state 'Granger laws' capping rates. In Munn v. Illinois (1877) the Supreme Court upheld state regulation of businesses serving the public interest.

Correct Answer

Corganizing cooperatives and pressing state legislatures to regulate railroad and grain-elevator rates

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