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