Question

Why was life becoming increasingly difficult for American farmers in the later 19th century and how did they hope to bring about

significant change through political reform?

Answer 1

American farmers have often expressed dissatisfaction with their lot but the decades after the Civil War were extraordinary in this regard. The period was one of persistent and acute political unrest. The specific concerns of farmers were varied, but at their core was what farmers perceived to be their deteriorating political and economic status.