Question

Who was William Jennings Bryan? the leader of the Farmers’ Alliance the founder of the granger movement the Populist presidential candidate in 1896 the Republican presidential candidate in 1896

Answer 1

William Jennings Bryan was the Populist presidential candidate in 1896. He was a prominent American politician and orator, known for his advocacy for populist causes and progressive reforms. Bryan ran for president three times (1896, 1900, and 1908) and was notably a key figure in the Democratic Party during his time. His famous "Cross of Gold" speech highlighted his support for bimetallism, which was a major issue during that era. He was not the leader of the Farmers' Alliance or the founder of the Granger movement, and he was not the Republican candidate in 1896; that was William McKinley.