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IM BEING TIMED PLS HELP Why did Populists support the use of silver in the U.S. money supply?

a.
Silver, at the time, was actually more valuable than gold.
b.
Mexico and Canada had long used silver in their money systems.
c.
If Western silver reserves were used, it would increase the money supply.
d.
Most Populists were involved in the silver mining industry.




Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

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Answer:

C

Explanation: It would and they wanted that because Texans couldn't get loans because there wasn't enough money circulating around

User Dan Esparza
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Answer:

I believe it is C. It would increase money supply

Step-by-step explanation:

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