The Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890 Called for the Federal

question 119

Multiple Choice

The Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890 called for the federal government to

• A) purchase and coin silver.
• B) expand the nation's currency supply.
• C) change the ratio of silver to gold to 20:1.
• D) abandon the gold standard.
• E) purchase silver but not coin it.

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