“Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interes
ts and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.” -William Jennings Bryan, Cross of Gold, July 9, 1896 20. Which group would share Bryan's opinion? (2.2.B) A Industrialists B Farmers C Republicans D Prohibitionists C
