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The people burdened by debt, like farmers, because it would have increased the amount of money in circulation.

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What is a summary of the Cross of Gold speech?

The Cross of Gold was given by William Jennings Bryan on July 9, 1896 at the Chicago Coliseum. It considered the placing of the economy of the US on a gold standard while there would be no silver standard.


What policy did Bryan promote in his cross the gold speech?

In his "Cross of Gold" speech, William Jennings Bryan advocated for the bimetallism policy, which called for the free coinage of silver alongside gold to increase the money supply. He argued that this would help struggling farmers and laborers by making credit more accessible and alleviating economic hardships. Bryan famously emphasized that the gold standard was detrimental to the working class, asserting that "you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold." His speech became a rallying cry for the Populist movement and significantly influenced the Democratic Party's stance on monetary policy.


Who was elected on the sound money platform?

William McKinley ran on a 'gold standard' platform, which may be what you're looking for. William Jennings Bryan ran against him, favoring a 'bi-metallic' standard--both silver and gold. His 'Cross Of Gold' speech is a classic of saying a bunch of words without giving a single valid argument for what the speech advocates. TexasCharley


How did William Jennings Bryan cross of gold speech prove to be both a strength and a weakness of the populists?

It was a strength because he supported populist ideas but it was a weakness because the populists lost some votes since Bryan was a Democrat


How did William Jennings Bryan's Cross of Gold speech prove to be both a strength a weakness of the Populist?

It was a strength because he supported populist ideas but it was a weakness because the populists lost some votes since Bryan was a Democrat