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Bland–Allison Act

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What is the Bland-allison silver act?

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The Bland–Allison Act, also referred to as the Grand Bland Plan of 1878, was an act of United States Congress requiring the U.S. Treasury to buy a certain amount of silver and put it into circulation as silver dollars. Though the bill was vetoed by President Rutherford B. Hayes, the Congress overrode Hayes's veto on February 28, 1878 to enact the law.
    • Background 

    • Free-silver movement 

    • Coinage Act of 1873 

    • Reactions and economic impact