William Jennings Bryan and His Impact

William Jennings Bryan and His Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the life and legacy of William Jennings Bryan, focusing on his political career, advocacy for progressive reforms, and his role in the Scopes Trial. Bryan was a key figure in shifting the Democratic Party towards progressive policies, advocating for free silver, antitrust laws, and social reforms. Despite losing three presidential elections, his ideas influenced future Democratic policies. His involvement in the Scopes Trial highlighted his opposition to evolution, rooted in both religious beliefs and concerns about social Darwinism. Bryan's legacy is seen in the New Deal and modern liberalism.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the 1960 movie 'Inherit the Wind'?

The history of evolution

The Democratic Party's rise

The Scopes Monkey Trial

The life of William Jennings Bryan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Matthew Brady portrayed in the movie 'Inherit the Wind'?

As a progressive politician

As a financial expert

As a religious zealot and demagogue

As a young and dynamic leader

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was William Jennings Bryan's stance on the monetary standard?

He supported the gold standard only

He advocated for free silver

He opposed any monetary standard

He supported a digital currency

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key reason for Bryan's loss in his presidential campaigns?

His financial policies

His radical ideas

His conservative views

His lack of public speaking skills

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which reforms did Bryan advocate for during his political career?

Reduction of taxes for the wealthy

Privatization of public services

Antitrust laws and labor rights

Increased military spending

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Democratic candidate that Bryan supported in 1912?

Woodrow Wilson

Harry Truman

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Grover Cleveland

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Bryan resign as Secretary of State?

He wanted to run for president again

He disagreed with Wilson's foreign policy

He retired from politics

He was offered a better position

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