Greenback party
a former political party, organized in 1874, opposed to the retirement or reduction of greenbacks and favoring their increase as the only paper currency.
Other words from Greenback party
- Greenbacker, noun
- Greenbackism, noun
Words Nearby Greenback party
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How to use Greenback party in a sentence
He was an active member of the Greenback party, and was rigidly opposed to monopolies.
Fifty Years In The Northwest | William Henry Carman FolsomClearly many farmers were not yet convinced of the necessity of a Greenback party.
The Agrarian Crusade | Solon J. BuckAfter the Greenback party lost the place it had for a fleeting moment obtained, labor once more essayed the role of a third party.
The Agrarian Crusade | Solon J. BuckIn regard to the Greenback party, in the first place, I am not a believer in miracles.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) | Robert G. IngersollThe Greenback party seems to think credit is just as good as gold.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) | Robert G. Ingersoll
British Dictionary definitions for Greenback Party
US history a political party formed after the Civil War advocating the use of fiat money and opposing the reduction of paper currency
Derived forms of Greenback Party
- Greenbacker, noun
- Greenbackism, noun
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