1896 Presidential Election Quiz

How many electoral votes did William McKinley receive in the 1896 election?

• 176

• 271

• 447

• 315

What was the total popular vote count for minor parties in the 1896 election?

• 7,102,246

• 6,492,559

• 315,398

• 13,910,203

Which party did William J. Bryan represent in the 1896 election?

• Republican

• Democratic

• Independent

• Green

How many senators did the Populist party elect in the West?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

In addition to senators, how many governors did the Populist party elect in the West?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many state legislators did the Populist party elect in the West?

• 1,000

• 1,200

• 1,500

• 2,000

Which political party favored the Gold standard and nominated William McKinley in the 1896 election?

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Independents

• Populists

Who was nominated by the Democrats in the 1896 election?

• William McKinley

• William Jennings Bryan

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Grover Cleveland

Which party's candidate received 22 electoral votes in the Election of 1892?

• Democratic

• Republican

• People's (Populist)

• Minor Parties

How many total electoral votes were cast in the Election of 1892?

• 277

• 145

• 22

• 444