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In the 1896 US presidential election, Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan was well known for supporting the silver standard, as opposed to Republican William McKinley's support of the gold standard. The gold standard meant that money was linked to the value of gold. Because of the gold standard, debtors rarely got out of debt because of continuous inflation. Bryan supported shifting the standard to silver, a cheaper metal that would give debtors greater chances to pay their debts. As a result, the silver producing states in the West and rural debtors supported Bryan. Bryan lost the election to McKinley.
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When did William Jennings Bryan get married?
William Jennings Bryan married to Mary Baird Bryan in 1884
Who was William Jennings Bryan and who represents him in the play Inherit the Wind?
William Jennings Bryan is the prosecuting attorney. In the play, Inherit the Wind, William Jennings Bryan is portrayed as Matthew Harrison Brady.
Did William Jennings Bryan win the popular vote in 1900?
No, William Mckinley had 51 percent of the votes and William Jennings Bryan had 46 percent.
Who was a famous Populist speaker and the Democrat nominee for president in 1896 1900 and 1908?
William Jennings Bryan, from Nebraska is the man you are asking about.
Which political leader was a well-known Democrat that supported populist cause?
William Jennings Bryan
What is the birth name of William Bryan Jennings?
William Bryan Jennings's birth name is William Bryan Jennings Jr..
Is William Jennings Bryan single?
No, William Jennings Bryan is not single.
Is William Jennings Bryan a Democratic?
Yes. William Jennings Bryan is a Democratic.
What actors and actresses appeared in William Jennings Bryan - 1906?
The cast of William Jennings Bryan - 1906 includes: William Jennings Bryan as himself
How did populist play a role in the presidential election of 1896?
They joined with the democrats to support with William Jennings Bryan.
When did William Jennings Bryan get married?
William Jennings Bryan married to Mary Baird Bryan in 1884
Who did William Jennings Bryan marry?
William Jennings Bryan married to Mary Baird Bryan in 1884
How many children does William Jennings Bryan have?
William Jennings Bryan has 3 children
How many kids does William Jennings Bryan have?
William Jennings Bryan has 3 children
Who supported the views of anti-imperialism?
William Jennings Bryan
What nicknames did William Bryan Jennings go by?
William Bryan Jennings went by Bill.
Does William Jennings Bryan have children?
Yes, William Jennings Bryan has 3 kids.
