The "greenback" was a form of currency introduced during the Civil War that served multiple purposes: it provided a uniform currency across the United States, helped finance the government's war efforts by providing additional revenue, and its increased supply contributed to inflation, thus affecting prices.

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The "Greenback

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The "greenback"

A) provided a uniform currency across the U.S.
B) provided additional revenue for the government during the Civil War.
C) supplied monetary increases that sent prices skyrocketing.
D) All of the above are correct.
E) Only a and b are correct.

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