The author tries to show the reader how the farmers during this time were feeling. No money, and their babies were born on the "unshelftered prairies," and finally they had no other choice but to ask for help. I agree that these people could only be helped by a higher authority figure and I feel that the 13 demands were very necessary.
Yes, farmers made up a high percentage of the population during this time, and I think it's great that from this the Populist Party was born. They were more hard working than ever and needed an alliance to help themselves out for once. I also like how you said congress may have had reason to be scared, because that is a very high possibility. The Populist party was very large, and that amount of people have the power to make changes and that is exactly what they were ready for, is change.
Being "robbed," is a good way to put how the farmers felt back then. These 13 demands were a great step in standing up and making themselves be heard finally. They were hard working individuals and tired of being ignored and not being treated correctly. They were fed up with their conditions they were forced to live with and I really feel that the Ocala demands were fair and not too much to ask for.
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