| − | The '''Silver Republican Party''' was a short-lived U.S. political party formed by predominantly GOP politicians who supported [[bimetallism]], a coinage of silver along with gold as currency. The Silver GOP promoted inflationary monetary policy and carried a [[populist]] bent, appealing to rural westerners. | + | The '''Silver Republican Party''' was a short-lived U.S. political party formed by predominantly GOP politicians who supported [[bimetallism]], a coinage of silver along with gold as currency. Opposing the [[gold standard]], the Silver GOP promoted inflationary monetary policy and carried a [[populist]] bent, appealing to rural westerners. |