PPT-THE POPULIST MOVEMENT The Plight of the Farmers

1870s1880s Farmers were becoming a minority in the USA The numbers of farmers declined from 60 of the population in 1860 to less than 37 in 1900 They experienced falling prices The emergence of commercial farming and specialized farming. By: . Allishia. Sewell, . Ciana. Hughes, & Brittanie Cole.. “. In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity.”. De-De-De-DEFLATION!!!. Deflation, which was frequent in the 18. . Indians. . to. . lands. . west. . of. . the. . Mississippi. . River.... …This “Indian Country” was located in the Plains . and was protected from white settlers . In the 1840s, Manifest Destiny led to the acquisition of new western territories.... Americans seek reforms in the 20. th. Century. **In response to social problems created by. industrialization, urbanization, and immigration,. a movement called . Progressivism. emerged to bring. about social justice. Many of these reforms still exist . [Days . 8. – 10]. Warm-Up: Gilded Age . Politics. If someone says it better, let them say it… CRASH COURSE . #. 26. While watching, complete the fill-in notes! . Cartoon Analysis. : “The Vulture’s Roost”. Sod home of John and Marget Bakken, Milton, N.D., circa 1895. . The Homestead Act of 1862. The Homestead Act gave . public. lands (lands owned by the national government) to American . citizens. Monday: Parts of Speech. concerned about the plight of migrant . workers during the depression john . steinbeck. wrote the novel the grapes of . wrath. Monday: Parts of Speech. concerned- participle. All cartoons and text from: http://history.missouristate.edu/WRMiller/Populism/pCartoon/index.htm. "Here Lies Prosperity". . "The People to Plutocracy". . Farmers and laborers (especially miners) proved to be the Populist Party's strongest supporters.  In this cartoon, the fruits of their labor are being stolen by financial interests through foreclosures, interest, rents, etc.. Women played a prominent role in the Populist Movements speakers and organizers. Convinced that rich industrialist and bankers had a stranglehold on the government . Like the Grangers before them, the Populists wanted the government to take a larger role (to end oppression, injustice and poverty). After today’s lesson, students will be able to…. Describe the main issues that led to the rise of the Populist Party and their platform. Essential Skills:. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts. The Presidents in the 1890s. Grover Cleveland (1837 – 1908). 24. th. 1893 - 1897. William McKinley (1843 – 1901). 25. th. 1897 - 1901. Benjamin Harrison (1833 – 1901). 23. rd. 1889 - 1893. The Nature of the 1890s. Problems . farmers faced . in the late 1800s?. 1. ) . Deflation. Due to overproduction – prices plummeted. * . Bad news for farmers because they received less money . for their . crops. . - . The price of wheat fell from $2.00 a bushel in 1867 to $0.68 a bushel in 1887.. Post 4. th. Century. Eôsphoros. (Dawn-bringer). Aphroditês. . astêr. . (Aphrodite’s star). Pyroeis. . (Fiery). Arêos. . astêr. . (Ares’ star). 155. Embassy of Greek philosophers (Aristotelian, Stoic, Skeptic) to Rome. 6. th. grade ELA. Acquit. (v) to declare not guilty, free from blame, discharge completely; to conduct or behave oneself. Now that we have proof of their innocence, we can . acquit. them of all charges. \"20 minutes ago -

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