by stimulating the stagnant economy
It would increse the money supply.
Bimetallism is the use of both silver and gold as the basis of an economy as opposed to the use of one or the other or none. This would help the farmers and the farmers highly supported it because more money would be in circulation. Therefore the prices would rise, value of money decreases so more people would have money. A high percentage of the farmers were in debt. By increasing the amount of money, the overall value of money would go down, and the farmers would have an easier time paying off their debts.
by giving people either gold or silver in exchange for paper currency or checks
By stopping competition from farmers abroad --APEX
by stimulating the stagnant economy
The political goal of farmers was lower prices for grain storage.
It would increse the money supply.
Bimetallism is the use of both silver and gold as the basis of an economy as opposed to the use of one or the other or none. This would help the farmers and the farmers highly supported it because more money would be in circulation. Therefore the prices would rise, value of money decreases so more people would have money. A high percentage of the farmers were in debt. By increasing the amount of money, the overall value of money would go down, and the farmers would have an easier time paying off their debts.
It would put more money in circulation.
Bimetallism
It would put more money in circulation.
Farmers supported bimetallism simply because more money would be in circulation. Therefore, the prices would rise, value of money would decrease, so more people would have money. In the 1800's, farmers had a rough time with debt, therefore more money would mean the value would decrease.
Farmers wanted it , because it would make money more available. AP3X
The Farmers Supported Bietallism
Bimetallism could benefit farmers by stabilizing the value of their crops and reducing the risk of price fluctuations. With a system that recognizes both gold and silver as legal tender, farmers may have a more secure and predictable environment for their transactions and investments.
Bimetallism and fair food prices