The "Cross of Gold" Speech Was Given in 1896 by

question 109

Multiple Choice

The "Cross of Gold" speech was given in 1896 by

• A) William McKinley.
• B) Grover Cleveland.
• C) Mark Hanna.
• D) William Jennings Bryan.
• E) James Weaver.

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