Lesson Plan

The Free Silver Movement and Inflation

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This The Free Silver Movement and Inflation lesson plan also includes:
  • Activity
  • Answer Key
  • Assessment
  • Vocabulary
  • Worksheet
  • Informational Text
  • Primary Source
  • Join to access all included materials

Why are US dollars no longer backed by gold and silver? What is our medium of exchange, and what would it be like to live in a barter economy? Learners consider these questions, as well as learn about the major historical events in the evolution of American currency.

86 Views 55 Downloads
CCSS: Designed
Concepts
deflation, inflation, money supply
Show More Show Less
Additional Tags
deflation, inflation, money supply, cross of gold, social studies
Show More Show Less
Classroom Considerations
  • Will require more time to prepare for simulation and instruction
Pros
  • All activity handouts and instructional materials included
  • Involves engaging and in-depth simulation, as well as analysis of historical primary source documents and political cartoons
Cons
  • None