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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Populist Party

Question 22 • FL-2100310-United States History A

How did Populists want to increase the amount of money in circulation?by remaining on the gold standardby increasing the amount of silver currencyby rejecting the principle of bimetallism

Answer
A
by remaining on the gold standard
B
by increasing the amount of silver currency
C
by rejecting the principle of bimetallism

Explanation

Populists argued that a larger money supply would help farmers and other borrowers by easing debt burdens. They wanted the government to coin more silver, expanding the amount of money in circulation. So the correct choice is “by increasing the amount of silver currency.”

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