The Farmers' Alliance: A Study of Economic Change

The Farmers’ Alliance was a social and economic movement in the late 19th century aimed at helping farmers improve their financial situation. It organized farmers to collaborate on issues like fair prices for crops, better railroad rates, and access to credit. By working together, farmers sought to challenge the powerful railroad and grain storage companies that they felt were exploiting them. The Alliance also promoted educating farmers about economic rights and politics, eventually influencing the rise of the Populist Party. Overall, it was a collective effort to achieve economic fairness and independence for farmers facing unfair practices.