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Workers in the Industrial Era

Question 5 • RS AZ-US History A

What was Bryan’s opinion of the gold standard?

Answer
A
He was in favor of the gold standard only.
B
He was in favor of using both gold and silver for American currency.

Explanation

William Jennings Bryan opposed using only gold as the basis for American currency. In the 1896 campaign, he supported bimetallism: using both gold and silver as money. Therefore, the correct choice is “He was in favor of using both gold and silver for American currency.”

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