Today Zach started with his power point on chapter 5 section 3.Ch. 5.3:-What problems did farmers face on the Great Plains?Their land was being taken by banks and railroads.railroads would sell land to other railroad businesses rather than settlers.-Who were the Populists and what did they believe in?another name for these people were the peoples group.people that faught against the rich.wanted to give more power to the common peopleThey wanted an increase in the money supply causing inflation.A graduate income tax.direct election of us senators.single terms for presidents and vps and a secret ballet.eight hour work day.restrictions on immigration.
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