14 juill. 1889 - Billion-dollar Congress: Sherman Silver Purchase Act
Description:
Over the course of 2 years, Republicans controlled the presidency and both houses of Congress. Congress was very active as they passed the purse billion-dollar budget and U.S history. One of these was the Sherman Silver purchase act of 1890. This act increased the coinage of silver, it did not do enough to satisfy farmers and to miners.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
14 juill. 1889
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 136 ans