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A watershed in U.S. economic/social history, the Election of 1896 witnessed the last great surge of agrarian populist protest clashing against the growing power of an urbanizing, industrial America. Despite a spirited campaign, comprising more than 600 speeches and 18,000 miles across 27 states, William Jennings Bryan (D), the "silver- tongued orator" and "boy wonder of the Prairie," was narrowly defeated by William McKinley (R) by under 600,000 votes. The electoral results -- McKinley's 271 to Bryan's 176 -- did not tell the real story. A slight shift of less than 20,000 votes across California, Oregon, Kentucky, North Dakota, West Virginia and Indiana would have given victory to Bryan. Outspent 10:1, and with little organization to match McKinley's "front porch campaign," Bryan's momentum spooked the Republican deep pockets. Mark Hanna, McKinley's campaign manager, raised enormous sums from Wall Street, which were used to finance an army of 1,400 anti-Bryan speakers and a widespread variety of "dirty tricks." Post-election analysis cast a pall of doubt on the McKinley results with gross election irregularities reported in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. Comparisons to 1876 were common. Some observers stated that 1896 showed a premeditated "fix" had rigged the outcome in advance, whereas twenty years earlier the dirty work was done after the election. Money and raw power were becoming more sophisticated in denying the will of the people
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What made the election of 1828 unique?
Politics became of interest to ordinary Americans.
Which political party dominated politics in the northern U. S. from the election of Abraham Lincoln until the election of FDR in 1932?
Whigs
Why was Hiram Rhodes Revels election important?
Hiram Rhodes Revels' election to the U.S. Senate in 1870 was significant as he became the first African American to serve in Congress, representing Mississippi. His election symbolized a pivotal moment in Reconstruction, reflecting the political empowerment of African Americans following the Civil War. Revels' presence in the Senate challenged racial barriers and represented a step toward greater inclusion and representation in American politics. His election also underscored the shifting political landscape of the South during this transformative era.
Which amendment reflects the growth of a political party system in American politics?
The Twelfth Amendment reflects the growth of a political party system in American politics.
What party dominated mexican politics from the 1930s through the free election of 2000?
industrial Revolution party
What is a watershed election?
A watershed Election is one that changes history.... "a campaign that decides the course of politics for decades; one that is especially memorable, or that proves to be a dividing line between historical periods."
What is a television watershed?
The term Watershed when use in a Sentence like, "That was a watershed moment", means simply a turning point. So a television watershed could mean a point in time when things changed. For instance, the very First Super Bowl broadcast is considered a watershed moment in television. Some people feel that President Reagan's speech calling the Soviet Union an evil empire was a watershed moment in politics.
Why can the 2000s be considered neoprogressive era?
With the election of Barack Obama, the United States shifted away from conservative politics.
What has the author Martin Schram written?
Martin Schram has written: 'The great American video game' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Presidents, Election, Television and politics 'Running for President' -- subject(s): Presidents, Election 'Vets Under Siege'
Was Thomas Jefferson's Revolution of 1800 a real revolution?
The Revolution of 1800 was not an actual revolution, however, the election acted as a realignment of American politics. Jefferson defeated John Adams in the presidential election that year.
What was an advantage of Jimmy Carter in the 1976 presidential election?
He was an outsider to Washington Politics
How des the election relate to socail studies?
because its politics
How was it's development unique in American politics?
how was the development unique in American politics
When was The Purpose of American Politics created?
The Purpose of American Politics was created in 1960.
When was The Almanac of American Politics created?
The Almanac of American Politics was created in 1972.
When was American Politics Research created?
American Politics Research was created in 1973.
How did the election and administration of John Quincy Adams arouse Jacksonian wrath and provide fuel for the new democratic forces in American politics?
Jackson strongly disagreed with the majority of Adam's policies. His election angered Jackson and his supporters which "fueled the Jacksonian wrath".
