These cartoons both depict both William McKinley and the concept of prosperity during the campaign for the presidency in 1896. Notice in the
cartoon on the right that McKinley is sitting on his porch at the left side of the cartoon, and the road the farmer is traveling on is called Prosperity
Road
Which four statements accurately describe the ideas depicted in these cartoons?
The Republican Party's position was that the gold standard would help business owners.
Western farmers argued that they were at a disadvantage because of eastern monopolies
Farmers believed that McKinley could help them become more prosperous.
The Republican Party linked their policies with increased industrialization and overseas trade.
The Republican Party incorporated some of the issues the Populist Party raised.
McKinley wanted the United States to become a world leader.