the populist and greenback
The debt-ridden farmers found the populist and greenback parties back in the late 1800's
the shortage of money coupled with high prices for seed and equipment
Many farmers had borrowed large amounts of money to pay for land and farm equipment.
next time put 1880s
Labor unrest and violence engulfed the nation. Most farmers of the late 1800s were debtors, meaning they owed money. These farmers were hurt by deflation because it meant that their debt must be paid in money worth more than the money borrowed.
Farmers supported bimetallism in the 1800s because they believed it would increase the money supply by allowing both gold and silver to back currency. This expansion of the money supply was seen as beneficial for increasing prices for their crops, which had been suffering due to deflation and debt. By advocating for bimetallism, farmers hoped to alleviate their financial burdens and stimulate economic growth in rural areas. Ultimately, they viewed it as a way to gain more favorable economic conditions and better their livelihoods.
Shays Rebellion was caused by foreclosures on farmers properties.
The U.S. had owed debt to England, causing them to tax farmers. Increasing on land taxes.
Farmers were in debt because they were paid little amount of money.
New technology helped send farmers into debt
They had to buy supplies by borrowing money