ARP222 Congress 1779 - Mo Money, Mo Problems

<p>The Continental Congress uses 1779 to debate the terms of a peace treaty or compensation for the army.  They have difficulty reaching any consensus.  At the same time, Congress continues to emit paper Continental dollars which no one wants to accept.  The ensuing inflation threatens to bring down the economy and the war effort.</p> <p>----more----</p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">Upcoming Live Podcast Event!</p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;">At the grand opening of Liberty & Co. </p> <p dir="ltr">The web store <a href='https://Libertyand.co'>https://Libertyand.co</a> is adding a brick and mortar location and wants to celebrate!</p> <p dir="ltr">When: Saturday 10/23 116 Noon ~ 1:30</p> <p dir="ltr">Where: 116 E. Broad St. Quakertown PA</p> <p dir="ltr">Why: Appear live with me on the podcast, win door prizes, meet other ARP fans! </p> <p dir="ltr">If you cannot make it live, you can listen Live on the Podbean App <a href='https://www.podbean.com/lsw/AmRevPodcast?lsid=GNJg0UMGSe7'>https://www.podbean.com/lsw/AmRevPodcast?lsid=GNJg0UMGSe7</a></p> <p>----more----</p> <p>Blog <a href='https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2021/10/arp222-congress-1779-mo-money-mo.html'>https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com</a> includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode.</p> <p>Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast</p> <p>Book Recommendations of the Week: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1476750378?&linkCode=ll1&tag=amrevpodcast-20&linkId=54a40cb22e0cba5a76488731aadd0ffb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl'>Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution</a>, by Woody Holton.</p> <p>Online Recommendation of the Week: The Continental Dollar: Initial Design, Ideal Performance, and the Credibility of Congressional Commitment, 2013: <a href='https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2021/03/ar-sp08-david-o-stewart-george.html'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271</a></p> <p>Join the podcast mail list: <a href='https://blog.amrevpodcast.