The Development of AmericaAmerican Book Company, 1936 - 772 pages |
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... issued by Congress . In addition to this amount more than $ 200,000,000 was issued by the states . Depreciation was inevitable . As the purchasing power of money went down , prices of commodities went up . The paper money de- clined so ...
... issued by Congress . In addition to this amount more than $ 200,000,000 was issued by the states . Depreciation was inevitable . As the purchasing power of money went down , prices of commodities went up . The paper money de- clined so ...
Page 480
... issued $ 241,552,780 worth of paper money . The states also issued paper money to the amount of $ 209,524,776 . apparent success with this paper money - called " bills of credit " - attracted the attention of other col- onies , and soon ...
... issued $ 241,552,780 worth of paper money . The states also issued paper money to the amount of $ 209,524,776 . apparent success with this paper money - called " bills of credit " - attracted the attention of other col- onies , and soon ...
Page 487
... issued during the War between the North and the South . Greenbacks . The greenbacks are " fiat money , " mere promises to pay , issued by the United States government , but were made legal tender so that creditors must accept them ...
... issued during the War between the North and the South . Greenbacks . The greenbacks are " fiat money , " mere promises to pay , issued by the United States government , but were made legal tender so that creditors must accept them ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Chronological Outline xi | 2 |
Europe and Neighboring Lands | 8 |
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