Which political party did Weaver switch to in 1877?
Greenback Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Populist Party
Answer
In 1877, James B. Weaver switched to the Greenback Party, which supported increasing the money supply and regulating big business. He later joined the People's Party ("Populists") and eventually merged with the Democrats.
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