The Greenback party was an anti-monopoly party that opposed the lowering of prices paid to farmers. They also pushed for eight hour work days and other pro-worker protective laws.
Important Figures:
Peter Cooper
James Weaver
Ignatius Donnely
Significance:
The Greenbacks advocated for and won some more rights for workers and safety regulations that improved their lives. They led the way for the populist party.
Artifact:
Works Cited:
"Greenback Party." Infoplease. Infoplease. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"The Greenback Party." The Greenback Party. United States History. Web. 30 Mar. 2016. "Greenback Party." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
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