Here are the answers based on the context of the Farmers' Alliance, the challenges faced by farmers, and the Grange's responses in the late 1800s:
Question 23: How did the Farmers' Alliance contribute to the rise of the Populist movement?
- Response: It united farmers from many different parts of the country into a single movement.
Question 24: Which challenge faced by farmers during the late 1800s was caused by overproduction of crops?
- Response: low crop prices.
Question 25: How did the Grange respond to the challenges farmers faced in the late 1800s? Select the two correct answers.
- Responses:
- It passed state laws to regulate railroad rates and grain elevator fees.
- It created cooperatives so farmers could pool their resources and bargain collectively.
These responses reflect the key activities and strategies employed by the Farmers' Alliance and the Grange to address the issues faced by farmers in that era.