Question

In a paragraph, describe why the election of 1896 could be considered a turning point in American politics. Be sure to consider the successes and failures of populism. Also consider what happened to the Populist Party, as well as the Democrats and the Republicans, in the years after the election

Answer 1

It was a cold autum morning on November 3rd 1896, when that day it was the election. This was it. This election was meant to be a new era in Americas Politics. During this time, the populists took control. However they earned Democratic Party and William Jennings Bryan. They were nominated for election by both the independent Populist Party and the Democrats. It was his defeat that many populists abandoned them for Democratic or Republican ideals..

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