It's actually D. Bryan was famous for giving his "Cross of Gold" speech in which he advocated for coinage of silver as opposed to gold.
Both leaders enacted reform that protected individuals from problems caused by private business. This was one of Teddy Roosevelt’s most important policies. Roosevelt believed in giving America a “Square Deal” which including controlling corporations and putting into place consumer protection laws. Laws like the Meat Inspection Act ensured that companies that made had sanitary working conditions and produced food that was edible for the American public. La Follette had similar policies and ideas, as he was also a member of the progressive party ( just like Teddy Roosevelt ).
It would be "East and West" Germany that <span>began a process of unification during this time, since this was when the Cold War was coming to a close between the US and the USSR. </span>
To escape religious persecution :)