greenbacker (Meaning)
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greenbacker (n.)
One of those who supported greenback or paper money, and opposed the resumption of specie payments.
Synonyms & Antonyms of greenbacker
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greenbacker Sentence Examples
- As a Greenbacker, William Jennings Bryan vehemently opposed the gold standard.
- The Greenbacker Party emerged as a political force advocating for an inflationary currency backed by greenbacks.
- Farmers and laborers were drawn to the Greenbacker movement due to its promise of economic relief.
- The Greenbacker platform promoted the issuance of government-issued paper currency known as greenbacks.
- The Greenbacker Party's popularity peaked during the 1870s and early 1880s.
- The Greenbackers advocated for a monetary system that would increase the supply of money and reduce interest rates.
- Greenbacker policies were often supported by those who believed that the gold standard was too restrictive.
- The Greenbacker movement eventually faded in prominence due to the rise of the Populist Party and the return to economic prosperity.
- Despite its decline, Greenbacker ideas continued to influence monetary policy debates in the 20th century.
- The legacy of the Greenbacker Party remains significant in the study of American monetary history and political thought.
FAQs About the word greenbacker
One of those who supported greenback or paper money, and opposed the resumption of specie payments.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
As a Greenbacker, William Jennings Bryan vehemently opposed the gold standard.
The Greenbacker Party emerged as a political force advocating for an inflationary currency backed by greenbacks.
Farmers and laborers were drawn to the Greenbacker movement due to its promise of economic relief.
The Greenbacker platform promoted the issuance of government-issued paper currency known as greenbacks.
