Question

how did populists want the government to handle currency in the late 1800s?
populists wanted the government to make unlimited paper money.
populists wanted the government to make unlimited silver coins.
populists wanted the government to keep the gold standard.
populists wanted the government to limit the amount of paper money.

Explanation:

In the late 1800s, Populists advocated for the free - silver policy. This was because they believed that increasing the money supply (by minting unlimited silver coins) would lead to inflation. Inflation would make it easier for farmers (a key constituency of the Populists) to pay off their debts. The gold standard was seen as deflationary and favoring the wealthy and creditors. Limiting paper money was not in line with their goals of increasing the money supply for economic relief, and making unlimited paper money was not their main stance compared to the free - silver demand.

Answer:

Populists wanted the government to make unlimited silver coins.