"You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."

Question

William Jennings Bryan
‘Cross of Gold’ Speech, 1898

In this excerpt, the speaker is supporting
Responses
A a switch to the gold monetary standard.a switch to the gold monetary standard.
B a repeal of federal and state death penalties.a repeal of federal and state death penalties.
C greater religious and spiritual freedom for all.greater religious and spiritual freedom for all.
D a monetary policy that favors those who are not rich.

Answer 1

In the excerpt from William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech, the speaker is criticizing the gold standard and advocating for a monetary policy that supports the working class rather than the wealthy elites. This aligns with option:

D: a monetary policy that favors those who are not rich.