Question

Which statement about the 1896 election is FALSE? a. The Populist Party declined after the election. b. The election is considered the first modern presidential campaign. c. William Jennings Bryan lost because he supported the gold standard. d. McKinley’s campaign raised millions of dollars compared to Bryan’s. e. William McKinley’s victory ended the political stalemate that had persisted since 1876.

Answer 1

Answer:

e) William Jennings Bryan lost because he supported the gold standard.

Explanation:

1896 election was regarded as the first

modern presidential campaign, where those Populist Party declined after the election. William Jennings Bryan who is one of the aspirant lost because he supported the gold standard.