Chapter 44

§§ 464, 465.--_a_. Why was Harrison chosen President?

_b_. What is "tariff reform"? What is "reciprocity"? Do you consider such a method wise or not? Why?

§§ 466, 467.--_a_. Why was silver demonetized? What is meant by the word "demonetization"?

_b_. What was the Sherman Silver Law? What effect did it have upon business?

_c_. Was there any reason for the fear on the part of business men?

_d_. Why was Harrison defeated in 1892?

§§ 468, 469.--_a_. Why did money become scarce in the summer of 1893?

_b_. How did the repeal of the Sherman Law affect confidence in the future of business?

_c_. Describe the Chicago Exhibition. What is the advantage of such an exhibition?

§§ 470, 471.--_a_. Who were the leading candidates for the presidency in 1896? What principles did they stand for?

_b_. Explain the provisions of the Dingley Tariff.

_c_. Ask some business man what he thinks of the wisdom of changing the tariff very often.