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FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1890. Opening the Flood Gates / The Mad Act of Our Crazy Senate. American cartoon, 1890, by F. Victor Gillam opposing the enactment of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act
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FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1890. Opening the Flood Gates / The Mad Act of Our Crazy Senate. American cartoon, 1890, by F. Victor Gillam opposing the enactment of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act
FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1890.
Opening the Flood Gates/The Mad Act of Our Crazy Senate. American cartoon, 1890, by F. Victor Gillam opposing the enactment of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act
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The "FREE SILVER CARTOON, 1890. Opening the Flood Gates / The Mad Act of Our Crazy Senate" is a powerful depiction of the political and economic climate in late 19th-century America. Created by F. Victor Gillam, this American cartoon serves as a critique against the enactment of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act. In this thought-provoking image, Gillam portrays a chaotic scene where floodgates are being opened to release an overwhelming torrent of silver coins. This symbolizes the potential consequences that proponents of free silver believed would occur if the act was passed into law. The artist's use of exaggeration and satire highlights his opposition to such economic policies. By opposing the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, Gillam aligns himself with those who feared its impact on American commerce and finance. The cartoon reflects concerns about inflation and instability within the economy during this period. Gillam's artwork also sheds light on broader political issues at play in America at that time. It captures public sentiment regarding government decisions and raises questions about their rationality or lack thereof. Overall, this historical print provides viewers with valuable insights into both economic movements and political dynamics in late 19th-century America through its clever imagery and critical perspective on important legislation like the Sherman Silver Purchase Act.
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