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QuizMultiple Choice

The Populist Party

Question 4 • MO-US History II A

In his 1896 bid for president, William Jennings Bryan was supported by both the

Answer
D
Democratic and the Republican parties.
P
People’s and the Republican parties.
P
Populist and the People’s parties.
P
People’s and the Democratic parties.

Explanation

William Jennings Bryan was the Democratic nominee in 1896, and the Populist Party—also known as the People’s Party—also supported him. So he had the backing of both the Democratic and People’s parties. The correct choice is “People’s and the Democratic parties.”

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