US History
The Subtreasury Plan was a proposal put forth by the Populist Party in the late 19th century as a means to address the economic challenges faced by farmers. It called for the federal government to establish a network of regional subtreasuries where farmers could store their crops and receive loans against the value of their stored goods, helping them avoid the exploitative practices of private banks and grain elevators.
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