Populismandthe Electionof1896
The Silver Issue Crime of 73 demonetization of silver (govt. stopped coining silver). Bland-Allison Act (1878) limited silver coinage to $2-$4 mil.
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Populism and the Election of 1896
Populism & the Election of 1896 Populism & the Election of 1896.
The Debate over Money Farmers were concerned about tariffs Tariffs reduce foreign competition Foreign countries counter with their own tariffs
Debate over the Money Supply Expand greenback (soft money) –Expectant capitalists, debtors, farmer –Why? Borrow $$ at lower interest rates Pay off.
The Silver Issue “Crime of ’73” demonetization of silver (govt. stopped coining silver). Bland-Allison Act (1878) limited silver coinage to.
What were some of the major problems facing farmers during the Gilded Age ??
Unit 2: the Cities, the Progressives
Aim: Why did the farmers revolt during the late 1800s? Do Now Read pages 443-446. Answer the questions on the note sheet. Turn in your homework. Look at.
