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Free Silver

Description

Free Silver refers to a political movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. It advocated for the unlimited coinage of silver at a fixed ratio to gold, as a way to expand the money supply and combat the deflationary effects of the gold standard.

Sample Sentences

1. The Free Silver movement gained significant support among farmers and rural communities.
2. Politicians debated the economic implications of adopting a Free Silver policy.
3. William Jennings Bryan famously delivered a speech advocating for Free Silver at the Democratic National Convention.
4. Despite its popularity, the Free Silver movement ultimately did not succeed in achieving its goals.

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