Question

what political party united the farmers and the silver industry in the 1890s? a) the democratic party b) the peoples party c) the republican party d) none of the above. question 24 (1 point) why did farmers want the united states government to purchase and carry out the \free and unlimited coinage of silver?\ a) putting more money into the economy would cause inflation, raising prices b) putting more money into the economy would cause deflation, lowering prices

Explanation:

In the 1890s, the People's Party (Populists) united farmers and the silver - mining industry. Farmers wanted free and unlimited coinage of silver because increasing the money supply through silver coinage would cause inflation, raising the prices of their agricultural products and making it easier to pay off debts.

Answer:

Question 1: B) The Peoples' Party
Question 2: A) Putting more money into the economy would cause inflation, raising prices