The Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890 called for the federal government to
A. purchase silver but not coin it.
B. expand the nation's currency supply.
C. abandon the gold standard.
D. purchase and coin silver.
E. change the ratio of silver to gold to 20:1.
Answer: A
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