Greenback Party

The Greenback Party was a political movement in the United States during the late 19th century, primarily active in the 1870s and 1880s. It advocated for issues related to monetary policy, specifically supporting the use of "greenbacks"—paper currency issued by the government during the Civil War. The party aimed to expand the money supply to help struggling farmers and workers by making borrowing cheaper and stimulating the economy. The Greenback Party also focused on issues like labor rights and inflation, representing those who felt marginalized by the prevailing economic policies of the time.