NEED HELP 3 QUESTIONS 35 POINTS

Why was the Sherman Silver Purchase Act passed? Select the two correct answers.

A. to shrink the money supply

B. to help farmers repay debts

C. to increase the money supply

D. to replace the gold standard with silver

E. to eliminate silver from the money supply

What was the Pendleton Civil Service Act intended to reform?

A. veterans' benefits

B. federal hiring practices

C. state spending policies

D. military recruitment policies

"Stop thief!"

Based on this Thomas Nast cartoon of Boss Tweed and his henchmen running away from the New York City Treasury, what is Boss Tweed doing to the people of New York? (I will add attachment of the picture)

A. helping them save money

B. protecting their money

C. stealing their money

D. wasting their money

The reason for passing the Sherman Silver Purchase Act was because it helped farmers to repay their debts and it was vital in increasing the money supply.

It should be noted that Sherman Silver Purchase Act encouraged the United States government to buy more silver. This was necessary for more money to be in circulation.

Also, the intention of the Pendleton Civil Service Act was to reform federal hiring practices. According to this Act, the jobs in Federal government agencies should be based on merit. This was necessary to encourage fairness.

Based on this Thomas Nast cartoon, Boss Tweed was stealing the money of the people of New York.

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