1 janv. 1861 - Congress begins issuing greenbacks
Description:
Congress began issuing Greenbacks, emergency paper currency during the Civil War, printed in green on the back. Greenbacks funded about 15% of the Civil War, but raised inflation rates to 14% in 1862 and then up to 25% in 1863 and 1864.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1861
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 164 ans