The Silver Issue Crime of 73 demonetization of silver (govt. stopped coining silver). Bland-Allison Act (1878) limited silver coinage to $2-$4 mil.
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
The Silver Issue “Crime of ’73” demonetization of silver (govt. stopped coining silver). Bland-Allison Act (1878) limited silver coinage to.
Debate over the Money Supply Expand greenback (soft money) –Expectant capitalists, debtors, farmer –Why? Borrow $$ at lower interest rates Pay off.
Problems for Small Farmers 1.Can’t compete with corporate farms 2.Reliance on cash crops 3.Falling prices & overproduction 4.Rising costs: expensive.
What were some of the major problems facing farmers during the Gilded Age ??
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.
Populism & the Election of 1896
Unit 8 Part 3 2013 Falling Prices High RR Rates Lack of money in circulation EVIL GOLD STANDARD Little organized political power High Debt.
Problems of the Farmers Drought Surpluses Prices set by world market Railroad corruption Debt & monetary policies.
