In Several States, Farmers Helped to Pass the Granger Laws

question 28

Multiple Choice

In several states, farmers helped to pass the Granger Laws, which were designed to

• A) provide state subsidies for farm exports.
• B) lower farm mortgage interest rates.
• C) allow the formation of producer and consumer cooperatives.
• D) prohibit bankruptcy auctions.
• E) regulate railroad rates and grain storage fees.

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