Why did the Populist Party want the federal government to adopt silver as a currency standard? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to benefit domestic mine workers
to benefit domestic mine workers

to break the monopoly on shipping
to break the monopoly on shipping

to fund the expansion of railroads
to fund the expansion of railroads

to lower the risk of investment
to lower the risk of investment

to make it easier for banks to lend money
to make it easier for banks to lend money

to reduce the power of workers’ unions

Answer 1

to benefit domestic mine workers
to fund the expansion of railroads
to lower the risk of investment
to make it easier for banks to lend money