Political Developments: New Populism Flashcards
Who was the Populist Presidential Candidate for the 1896 Election?
William Jennings Bryan
Why were many black voters alienated from the Populist party after 1896?
Because they had aligned with the Democrats, when black voters felt loyal to the Republicans
Why did William Jennings Bryan not do well in the 1896 election?
His policies did not resonate with the public
Why did Populist ideas in the 1896 election not resonate with the general public?
Because most of the USA had recovered from the 1873 Depression
Name one of the things which William Jennings Bryan campaigned for with the US Currency in 1896
For there to be silver coins
What would have been the impact of silver coins?
Inflation
What speech did William Jennings Bryan make in his 1896 election campaign?
The Golden Cross Speech
Did William Jennings Bryan support Womens Rights?
Yes
What did William Jennings Bryan want to bring an end to which had attempted to be a major focus of politicians in the Gilded Age?
Bring an end to corruption
What Presidential campaigns did William Jennings Bryan Participate in?
1896 election, 1909 election, 1912 election
How many Presidential elections did William Jennings Bryan lose?
3
What eventually happened with William Jennings Bryan’s political position and when?
He became Woodrow Wilson’s Secretary of State in 1912
What happened with William J Bryan being Secretary of State? Why?
He resigned in 1917 after hearing Wilson wanted to get involved in WWI
What did William Jennings Bryan focus on after resigning from being Secretary of State for Woodrow Wilson?
Campaigned against teaching evolution in schools
Why did William Jennings Bryan oppose evolution being tought in schools?
He felt “Survival of the fittest” could be used by powerful businesses to justify their actions against common people
