The ______ movement of the late 19th century involved thousands of farmers seeking legislative protection against excessive freight rates charged by railroads and other businesses involved in the distribution of agricultural commodities.

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The Granger movement specifically focused on protecting farmers against monopolistic practices of railroads and other businesses involved in the distribution of agricultural commodities. Free Silver was a monetary policy issue, Cross of Gold was a speech by William Jennings Bryan advocating for bimetallism, and the Progressive movement, while also supporting agricultural reforms, was a broader political and social movement in the early 20th century.

The ______ Movement of the Late 19th Century Involved Thousands