APUSH Review: The Election of 1896 Overview
Dive into the crucial aspects of the Election of 1896, essential for APUSH success. Explore key themes, candidates, outcomes, and significance. An insightful guide to help you grasp this historic event.
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www.Apushreview.com APUSH REVIEW: THE ELECTION OF 1896 Everything You Need To Know About The Election of 1896To Succeed In APUSH
Background Info Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th President) is NOT re- nominated by the Democrats Panic of 1893 hurt many Americans, especially farmers 20% of Americans unemployed at its worst Currency issue dominated politics Gold v. silver
The Candidates Democratic Candidate: Dark Horse candidate William Jennings Bryan Great orator, gave a famous speech, Cross of Gold at Convention You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold Republican candidate: William McKinley Mark Hanna (essentially McKinley s campaign manager) built huge war chest of funds 5 times as much money as Bryan
The Issues and Campaign Free Silver : Favored by Bryan and Democrats Advocated the free and unlimited coinage of silver at a 16:1 ratio 16 ounces of silver would equal 1 ounce of gold Why did Bryan advocate Free Silver? Increase the money supply Help the less wealthy (farmers and debtors) Tariffs: Republicans favored high protective tariffs Remember, Republicans want to Raise tariffs McKinley s Front Porch v. Bryan s Railroad campaign
The Results and Impact McKinley defeats Bryan, 271 176 McKinley v. Bryan again in 1900 Beginning of Republican dominance in the Oval Office McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft
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