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Before the gold rush (the discovery of gold in Alaska and other parts of the U.S.), Alaska was considered worthless. When Secretary of State William Seward negotiated the sale of Alaska to The U.S. from the Russia Empire in 1867, Alaska was called "Seward's Icepick" because it was just a frozen wasteland to most Americans. Alaska was an unofficial US territory and didn't become a state until the 1950's so when the gold rush happened in the 1890's, not many non-native people were in Alaska. The discovery of gold brought money and people to Alaska. The people needed food from farmers. The farmers grew food and then sold it to the people. Because Alaska is very cold, there is not much farming. In the places where crops can be grown, the growing season is only 100 days long. The days, however are longer than normal, so the 100 days are productive.
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What was the main goal of the farmers alliance?
to help struggling farmers make a profit NovaNet
What was the main goal of the farmers' alliance?
to help struggling farmers make a profit The Farmers Alliance was organized by states in the South. This movement was big during the 1870s and 1880s.
What was the main goal of farmers alliance?
to help struggling farmers make a profit The Farmers Alliance was organized by states in the South. This movement was big during the 1870s and 1880s.
How did the interstate commerce act 1887 help farmers?
It prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers.
How the southern farmers a alliance deal with race?
The Farmers Alliance was formed to try to help farmers to become profitable again after the Civil War. The Southern Farmers Alliance, unlike the other alliances in the north and the mid-west excluded black farmers from their organization. This exclusion led to African American farmers making an alliance of their own.
When was the gold rush in Alaska?
Gold had been discovered by Russian Colonial explorers as early as 1848 but it never amounted to anything until 1870. In 1880 Joe Juneau, Richard Harris and Chief Kowee made their find at Silver Bow Basin beyond Gold Creek. In 1886 the Fortymile River discovery touched off the first gold rush and produced about 500,000 ounces of Gold (including a 56.8 troy ounce nugget). In 1896 the Chicken Creek discovery was made but in August word reached the miners of the Klondike River Strike (where in the next three years, 1,200.000 ounces were extracted) and the race was on to Canada. In 1898 the Porcupine Creek discovery was made. In more modern times gold is still being found in and produced in Alaska.
Why did the discovery of gold and silver help the city of Denver grow?
it made more states want to trade more with denver
How did market towns help farmers who lived near them?
To help farmers to trade crops
Why did the US buy Alaska into statehood?
The US made the purchase of Alaska to clear Russian Colonial claims in the Oregon Territory.
Did Stephen Hawking's discovery help with another persons discovery?
no
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Banding together could help farmers because they help each other
Why are earthworms called friends of farmers?
They are called friends of farmers because their excretement makes the soil very fertile. Moreover they dig the soil for their food and bring the humus upwards which is good for plants.
How did farmers alliances help farmers keep their farms?
By operating free gins and mills, farmers' alliances allowed farmers to save money.
How can farmers help during a recession?
Farmers help by providing food,jobs and money when they export products to other countries
How does the farmers almanac help farmers and you?
they use meteorology, solar science, and climatology.
How did farmers' alliances help poor farmers to keep their farms?
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