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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.

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Supporters of bimetallism hoped that this measure would stimulate the stagnant economy. Retaining the gold standard would provide a more stable, but expensive, currency.

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