Which Statement About the 1896 Election Is FALSE

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the 1896 election is FALSE?

• A) William McKinley's victory ended the political stalemate that had persisted since 1876.
• B) The Populist Party declined after the election.
• C) The election is considered the first modern presidential campaign.
• D) William McKinley's campaign raised millions of dollars compared to William Jennings Bryan's coffer, which was less than $500,000.
• E) William Jennings Bryan lost because he supported the gold standard

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