Chapter 5: Raise Less Corn and More Hell
The Only Thing That Lasts
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Roots of Agrarian Populism
This chapter examines the emergence of agrarian populism in America, focusing on the establishment of the Grange in the 1870s and the challenges faced by small farmers post-Civil War. It highlights the economic struggles due to low corn prices and exploitative railroad practices, leading to a collective demand for reform and a transformation of farmers' identity in society.
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