Why did the Populist Party want free silver?
Bryan wanted the United States to use silver to back the dollar at a value that would inflate the prices farmers received for their crops, easing their debt burden. This position was known as the Free Silver Movement.
Which president supported the silver mining industry?
William Jennings Bryan 1896 presidential campaign
| William Jennings Bryan for President | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Democratic Party; also endorsed by Populist Party and National Silver Party |
| Status | Defeated: November 3, 1896 |
| Headquarters | Chicago |
When did the US leave the silver standard?
September 1935
What was the main reason Western farmers wanted the nation to adopt a silver standard for currency production in the late 1800s?
Supporters of free silver included owners of silver mines in the West, farmers who believed that an expanded currency would increase the price of their crops, and debtors who hoped it would enable them to pay their debts more easily.
How did Bryan described those who were in favor of free silver?
Answer: I said: “Bryan described people who were in favor of free silver as businessmen that do the real and important work. He says that they are very important and worthy people, and that they are even better then others like investors.”
Which image do you think best illustrates the tragedy of the fire Why?
The picture that best illustrated the tragedy of the fire is the seventh one down that shows the building as charred and broken.
What do you think was Bryan’s purpose in writing and delivering this speech?
It was designed to inspire Bryan’s supporters. It was designed to persuade and intimidate Bryan’s opponents. It used historical and religious references. It included words and phrases designed to appeal to people’s emotions.
What groups are Bryan drawing a contrast between in his speech select two answers?
The groups that Brain is drawing a contrast between are people in the city and people in the country. And people who are in favor of free silver and people who want the gold standard.
Which event in the history of the populist movement happened first?
Which event in the history of the Populist movement happened first? farm workers.
Which of the following did the Populists support?
Populists also supported a graduated income tax, government ownership of the railroads, improved working conditions in factories, immigration restrictions, an eight-hour workday, the recognition of unions, and easier access to credit. During the early 1890s, the Populist Party garnered numerous victories.
How did the election of 1896 affect the populists?
The 1896 election was particularly detrimental to the Populist Party in the South; the party divided itself between members who favored cooperation with the Democrats to achieve reform at the national level and members who favored cooperation with the Republicans to achieve reform at a state level.