Question 24 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

The excerpt below comes from a speech given by William Jennings Bryan in 1896:

"Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests and them: You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."

Which statement explains Bryan's reason for giving this speech?

A. To convince non-union workers to join the Socialist Party
B. To convince Congress to pass a minimum wage law
C. To convince American businessmen to consider human rights as well as profits
D. To convince Americans to support the expansion of the money supply

Question 25 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Which two groups favored passage of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act?

A. Farmers and miners

William Jennings Bryan's 1896 speech aimed to promote the free coinage of silver to alleviate farmers' debts and oppose the gold standard favored by Republicans.

Explanation:

William Jennings Bryan gave the speech in 1896 to rally support for the free coinage of silver and to oppose the gold standard favored by Republicans. His aim was to alleviate farmers' debts by inflating the currency and to address the concerns of laboring interests and toiling masses. Bryan's speech at the Democratic convention was a passionate plea against crucifying mankind upon a 'cross of gold' and pressing down the brow of labor with a 'crown of thorns.'

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