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Progressivism and Reform — Test

Question 16 • US History

Which statement best describes how the Grange tried to help farmers financially in the late 1800s?

Answer
A
The Grange established cooperative stores and crop storage facilities.
B
The Grange pressured state legislatures to regulate child labor.
C
The Grange organized the Farmers’ Alliances to influence national policy.
D
The Grange organized the Populist Party to run their own candidates.

Explanation

The Grange tried to improve farmers’ finances through cooperation. It established cooperative stores to help members buy supplies at lower prices and crop storage facilities to help them store and market their produce. The Populist Party and Farmers’ Alliances were separate political and organizing efforts, not the Grange’s main financial strategy.

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