You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns. You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold. –William Jennings Bryan, 1896 What is the “cross of gold” that Bryan is referring to?bimetallismwealthy business ownersthe gold standard

Bryan’s phrase “cross of gold” criticized the gold standard, which tied the value of money to gold and limited the money supply. He argued that this system burdened farmers and workers, whom he called “labor.” The correct choice is “the gold standard.”

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