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"The History of Wisconsin: War, a New Era, and Depression, 1914-1940" by Paul W. Glad

Vocabulary:

tense

bayonets

unrest

mass

Interesting Fact:

Gilberts ran for Congress in 1934, entering the primary election from Wisconsin's Ninth District.

Study Questions:

What were the farmers protesting?

Why were there so many farm strikes and protests during the 1930s?

What was the Wisconsin Farm Holiday Association?

U.S. historical events that occurred on September 2:

1864: Gen. William Sherman's forces occupy Atlanta.

1901: Vice President Theodore Roosevelt offers the advice, "Speak softly but carry a big stick."

1945: World War II comes to an end as the Japanese formally surrender in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri.

September 2

September 2, 1932: During a mass meeting of over 5,000 farmers discussing the tense farm unrest, Arnold Gilberts, Wisconsin Farm Holiday Association leader, said, "We'll solve our problems with bayonets, and I don't mean maybe."

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September 2, 1932: During a mass meeting of over 5,000 farmers discussing the tense farm unrest, Arnold Gilberts, Wisconsin Farm Holiday Association leader, said, "We'll solve our problems with bayonets, and I don't mean maybe."