What was a result of the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act?
a. Republicans were mostly confined to the South.
b. Democrats became the majority party in the country.
c. The country's gold reserve rose.
d. It led to higher inflation.
e. It strengthened the Democrats who supported silver in their bid for the 1896 presidency.
E
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A. fur B. tobacco C. wood products D. wheat
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