History of the United States II / Unit 5 USH2 0617 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Grange
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The idea
The Patrons of Husbandry, known as the Grange, was founded in eighteen sixty-seven and grew to one and a half million members within a decade.
In practice
Grange cooperatives buying and selling for farmers, and Granger Laws regulating railroad rates in four midwestern states.
Where people slip
The Granger Laws of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa fell after the Wabash decision of eighteen eighty-six.
Your place on the trail
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