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Farmers on a Closing Frontier — Unit test

Question 4 • MO-US History II A

Which of the following best describes William Jennings Bryan’s political life following the 1896 election?

Answer
A
After defeating McKinley, Bryan served as the president.
B
After defeating McKinley, Bryan served as senator.
C
After losing to McKinley, Bryan retired from politics.
D
After losing to McKinley, Bryan ran for president twice more.

Explanation

William Jennings Bryan lost the 1896 presidential election to William McKinley. He remained active in politics and ran for president again in 1900 and 1908, though he lost both elections. Therefore, the best description is that he ran for president twice more.

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