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Class Exercise: Inflation in the American Revolution

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This assignment guides students through calculating inflating paper money prices during the American Revolution. This exercise is designed to help students understand how and why printed money lost its purchasing power. By acting as a supply officer, students will see how difficult acquiring supplies could have been for the Continental Army. Students will also discuss the causes and impact of inflation.

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