Why Did Free Silver Become the Key Issue of the Farmers

question 41

Essay

Why did free silver become the key issue of the farmers' revolt? What other issues were important to them? Explain why Populism came down to a single-issue movement by 1896 and how this fixation may have harmed their cause.

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Definitions:

Single-Entry System

An accounting method where each financial transaction is recorded with a single entry to the accounting records, typically suited for small, simple businesses.

Accounting Records

Documentation of financial transactions and the financial status of a business, serving as a foundation for accounting.

Automatic Update

A feature in software that enables the automatic download and installation of new updates without manual intervention.

Patient or Vendor Accounts

Financial records detailing transactions between a patient or vendor and a healthcare provider or facility.