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1 Settling the West and the Rise of Populism Notes

2 LG: How did people settle the West?

3 I. Railroads Open the West A. Massive govt. land grants for laying RR lines to 20 sq. miles of land per 1 mile of track laid down. Central Pacific Union Pacific

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5 II. Govt. Support for Settlement A. Homestead Act, Govt. gives out land to settle. 2. People get 160 acres. - Must farm on it for 5 years ,000 families participate. ***Misuse Only 10% used by intended families. - Many sold land for own gain.

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7 *** Oklahoma Land Run Reading B. Oklahoma Land Rush US Govt. simply gave land away. 2. First come, first serve.

8 Alright, You need to build a house

9 III. Living on the Plains A. *** After reading this quote, write what you think living on the prairies was like.

10 I think, as much courage as it took to hang onto the reins that day, it took more to live twenty-four hours at a time, month in and out, on the lonely and lovely prairie, without giving up to the loneliness.

11 III. Living on the Plains A. *** After reading this quote, write what you think living on the prairies was like. B. Many lived in Soddies

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13 C. Technology helps! 1. Grain Drills 2. Barbed Wire Fences

14 3. Steel Windmill Pump > 4. Steel Plow

15 D. Morrill Act, 1862 & Land for agricultural colleges. 2. Fund research and development of agriculture to help use the settled land.

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17 Populism

18 LG: Explain the factors that led to the rise and fall of the Populist Party.

19 Rural Vs. Urban 1860 to 1930

20 Share of World Manufacturing Output in Percent Great Britain United States Germany Russia

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22 I. Populism & the Populist Party! A. Farmers Complain, 1800 s Farmers Organize, 1880 s: Form Political Party, 1892: Populist Party!

23 II. Farmers Problems A. Farmers feeling consequences of industrialization. B. Crop prices fell A LOT. C. Farmers had no cash Went into debt to make a living w/ loans Banks took their land for payment D. RR s charged crazy high prices to farmers. 1. Yet, charged very cheap prices to industry partners.

24 III. Farmers Demands! A. Get Govt. to Regulate the RR Companies 1. Stop the high prices! B. Make Cash More Available 1. Back the dollar with silver = more hard cash. C. Constitutional Demands 1. Single term for President and VP, secret ballot, & Senators to be elected by the people. D. To Get Industrial Workers to Support Them: 1. 8-hour workday, restrict immigration

25 Farmers Organizing Organizations Representing Farmers Interests 1867: The Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange) 1880s: Farmers Alliance & Grange 1892: Birth of the Populist, or People s Party

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28 IV. Populist Party! A. Farmers officially form the party in Runs in Election of 1892 as a 3 rd Party and makes a statement! 28

29 1892 Presidential Election: Populist candidate won over a million votes!

30 V. The Silver or Gold Issue A. Silverites 1. Farmers & laborers. 2. Bimetallism, Prices Rise, Farmers make More Money B. Goldbugs 1. Bankers & Businessmen. 2. Gold Standard, keep the higher value of money.

31 ***Leading to the 1896 Election Democrats 1890s Southerners Wealthy farmers White Southern Farmers Supported low tariffs (wanted other countries to buy their crops) Republicans 1890s Northerners Wealthy business men (connected to the railroad) Southern African Americans Supported high tariffs (didn t want to compete with other countries products) Oh, and the Populists too!

32 VI Election & Democrats *** Now, should the Populists join another political party to better their chances at getting what they want?! Or should they remain the Populist Party and keep their own political identity?! A. To better their chances, Populists merge with the Democrats. 1. They support William Jennings Bryan. 32

33 William Jennings Bryan

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37 VII. Cross of Gold Questions A. Based on the speech, how do you think farmers and workers were feeling about industry? 1. Find a quote that supports your answer too. B. What makes the speech so powerful and find a quote that supports your answer too. C. Why do you think this is one of the most famous speeches in US History?

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40 VIII. Election of 1896 & Republicans A. Wealthy businessmen feared inflation the silverites would bring. 1. They fund Repub. McKinley s campaign.

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42 1896 Presidential Election: Bryan loses but carries most of the South and West

43 IX. Election of 1896 A. Repub. McKinley wins. 1. Populism collapses w/ farmers hopes. B. Populists Legacy: 1. Proved the downtrodden could have a political impact. 2. Their reforms would be enacted later in the early 1900 s under the Progressive movement.

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