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balandron [24]
3 years ago
13

Read the quotation from William Jennings Bryan’s “Cross of Gold” speech. “You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this c

rown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.” Which of the following best describes Bryan’s opinion about currency?
Working people do not make as much gold as the wealthy.
Free silver would ruin the economy of the United States.
The gold standard hurts every worker in the United States.
Workers would prefer to earn gold coins instead of silver.
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2 answers:
Mnenie [13.5K]3 years ago
8 0

The correct answer is:

The gold standard hurts every worker in the United States.

Explanation:

William Jennings Bryan first delivered his "Cross of Gold" speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, it had such impact that Bryan was asked to give his speech more times.

In this speech Bryan spoke on behalf of the working class, stating that<em> the gold standard was only beneficial to those who already had gold</em>, and that <em>the working class was in disadvantage because gold was not easily accessible for them, and silver had lost its value increasing their debts, while they were working nonstop. </em>


dsp733 years ago
8 0

Answer:

The gold standard hurts every worker in the United States.

Explanation:

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