Subsidies for silver, the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, and the Silver Purchase Acts of 1890 and 1933 all provide examples of government programs
(a) based on careful analysis of benefits relative to costs.
(b) designed to redistribute income from the rich to the poor.
(c) that reflect the political attractiveness of special-interest issues.
(d) that promote the general welfare.
Question 2
Which group opposed having lots of money in the economy after the Civil War and before World War I?
(a) Those individuals with debt (businesses)
(b) Those buying and selling commodities (farmers)
(c) Those providing credit through deposits and other venues (wealthy and savers)
(d) Those benefitting from rising wages and prices
Common negligent acts
A William Jennings Bryan poster alludes to religion: “no crown of thorns” and no “cross of gold.” Br
Historical Time Line of Regulatory Acts, Standards, and Organizations
Bath Attendants, c.1890.
Plan and Reconstruction Drawing of the house of the Silver Wedding
Annual Energy Flow: Silver Springs