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Unit 4B: Test

Question 12 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

How could William Jennings Bryan oppose the gold standard and also support bimetallism?

Answer
A
Bryan took each position at a different point in his career, with his support for bimetallism coming later in life.
B
Bimetallism called for a fixed value for gold, which was the opposite of the gold standard.
C
Bryan spoke in favor of the gold standard when addressing the wealthy and in favor of bimetallism when speaking to the poor.
D
Bryan opposed the idea of a fixed value for gold while supporting the concept of a currency based on two metals.
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