Populists in Kansas Legislature
24: Given by William Jennings Bryan, the Cross of Gold Speech was given to denounce the gold standard, supporting a system of free silver and bimetallism, in which money would be backed by both gold and silver.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
LAD #23 - 24: Populists & Cross of Gold Speech
23: The Populist Party's Platform opens up by stating how the country is in a state of corruption and immorality. The populists wish to return the power that is in the hands of the rich and powerful to the "plain people". They then go into a list of demands such as a national currency and an income tax. In addition, they ask that the government regulate the railroads. The party closes by asking for resolutions to problems such as a secret ballot.
24: Given by William Jennings Bryan, the Cross of Gold Speech was given to denounce the gold standard, supporting a system of free silver and bimetallism, in which money would be backed by both gold and silver.
24: Given by William Jennings Bryan, the Cross of Gold Speech was given to denounce the gold standard, supporting a system of free silver and bimetallism, in which money would be backed by both gold and silver.
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