Question

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.

Answer 1

C

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Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Populists believed that silver would inflate the prices for crops for farmers and ease their debt.