Economic prosperity was returning to the country by 1897 because of:

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The inflationary impact of various gold discoveries around the world, particularly in South Africa and Alaska, led to an increase in the money supply and helped boost economic prosperity in the US by increasing consumer spending and investment. This period of economic growth is often referred to as the "Gold Rush of the 1890s." The implementation of "free silver" policies (A) and the decline of the farming sector (C) were actually factors that contributed to economic instability and depression during this time, while the lowering of tariff rates (B) played a role in promoting economic growth in the early 1900s. The China trade (E) had some impact on the US economy during this time, but it was not a significant factor in the economic boom of the late 1890s.

Economic Prosperity Was Returning to the Country by 1897 Because