They thought that they was helpful and stuff
Farmers' alliances allowed farmers to fight against railroads and corporate interests.
Decentralizing the railroads
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Railroads wanted to see farmers settled in the Great Plains because it would create a steady demand for transportation of agricultural goods. As farmers established their operations, they would rely on railroads to transport crops to markets, generating revenue for the rail companies. Additionally, the presence of farmers would lead to the development of local communities and settlements, further increasing passenger and freight traffic for the railroads. Overall, more farmers meant more business opportunities for the rail industry.
It prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers-Apex
They thought that they was helpful and stuff
They thought that they was helpful and stuff
The railroads knew that the farmers needed the railroads to travel and trade so the prices were raised purposely to control the farmers.
The farmers demanded regulation of the railroads because the railroads were abusing government land grants and taking away land from the farmers. High rates were also being changed for transportation.
Farmers' alliances allowed farmers to fight against railroads and corporate interests.
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Organized farmers would get state and Federal Laws passed that would regulate the railroads.
The National Farmers Alliance
Decentralizing the railroads
They allowed farmers to band together against railroads and business interests
They allowed farmers to band together against railroads and business interests
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