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