In the 1930s, indebted farmers fought foreclosure across the heartland, organizing to protect one another's homes and livelihoods while campaigning for supportive politicians.
The Iowa rebellion exemplified a broader conflict in America—debtors versus creditors—that is foundational yet largely forgotten in the narrative of American politics.
The Political Development of American Debt Relief by Zackin and Thurston highlights that the struggle over debt relief and the desperate fight against foreclosure is deeply historic.
This social upheaval in rural America represents a pivotal moment where farmers took matters into their own hands against systemic injustices related to debt.
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