I'm looking for a very simple and clear example to give my students
explaining the Gold versus Silver controversy that raged in the US in
the late 1800s.  I have checked out numerous websites and have several
textbooks, but none of the examples appear crystal clear to me, let
alone to my 11th grade students.  I'm looking for silver vs gold
comparisons, and the explanation behind the "Crime of 1873."  Also,
how exactly would putting more silver into the economy help a poor
farmer and hurt a wealthy banker or investor?  I am familiar with the
website of http://www.micheloud.com/FXM/MH/Crime/index.htm.  This is
close to what I am looking for, but there is some trouble with the
translation.  Thank you.  Lee

Several suggestions, both on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bimetalism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_jennings_bryan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Silver

Best regards,

Omnivorous-GA