The congressional law of 1873 that officially discontinued silver coinage
A. was passed over the strong objections of farmers.
B. became known to critics as the "Crime of '73."
C. was passed because the value of silver had fallen to an all-time low.
D. was passed to benefit international trade merchants.
E. was hotly debated at the time.
Answer: B
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