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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?

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 the money supply should expand so farmers and other debtors could more easily repay loans. They supported the free coinage of silver, which would increase the amount of currency in circulation. Thus, the correct choice is increasing the amount of silver currency.

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