During the late 1800's, deflation was going on economically, which hurt the farmers because their crops were worth less.
I think it was the political party.
They had to borrow money to buy seed, fertilize, and equipment
a tight money supply high prices for new equipment falling prices for their crops
Farmers supported bimetallism in the 1800s because they believed it would increase the money supply by allowing both gold and silver to back currency. This expansion of the money supply was seen as beneficial for increasing prices for their crops, which had been suffering due to deflation and debt. By advocating for bimetallism, farmers hoped to alleviate their financial burdens and stimulate economic growth in rural areas. Ultimately, they viewed it as a way to gain more favorable economic conditions and better their livelihoods.
enable them to pay back their loans more easily
Labor unrest and violence engulfed the nation. Most farmers of the late 1800s were debtors, meaning they owed money. These farmers were hurt by deflation because it meant that their debt must be paid in money worth more than the money borrowed.
It would put more money in circulation.
I think it was the political party.
It would put more money in circulation.
enable them to pay back their loans more easily
the shortage of money coupled with high prices for seed and equipment
Many farmers had borrowed large amounts of money to pay for land and farm equipment.
They had to borrow money to buy seed, fertilize, and equipment
to enable the farmers to pay back their loans easily.
a tight money supply high prices for new equipment falling prices for their crops
Farmers worked up to 10 hours and was paid .75 cent a day and for a week they was paid 5.25.They rent was about 350.00 so some would go hungry and not eat.
It would enable them to pay back their loans more easily.