William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" Speech at the 1896

question 36

Multiple Choice

William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech at the 1896 Democratic Party convention was __________.

• A) in favor of free silver
• B) in favor of a gold standard
• C) against "soft" money
• D) against the Populists

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