Day 2: Election of 1896

​Election of 1896:

Why Farmers Supported William Jennings Bryan

By Kelly Murphree

Multiple Choice

Which problem was a major reason farmers wanted Free Silver?

• A) Too many factories in cities

• B) Low crop prices and high debt

• C) Lack of gold coins in banks

• D) High taxes on imported goods

Multiple Choice

What does the political cartoon Blowing Himself Around the Country show about Bryan?

• A) He opposed Free Silver

• B) He focused only on urban voters

• C) He wanted to run for governor instead

• D) He was traveling across the country spreading his message

Multiple Choice

What was the main debate in the Election of 1896?

• A) Gold Standard vs. Free Silver

• B) Establishing the Federal Reserve

• C) Voting rights for women

• D) Whether to abolish slavery