Question

Select ALL the correct answers. This cartoon from the campaign of 1896 shows William Jennings Bryan on a whistle-stop tour of the country. Journalists and a newspaper illustrator are traveling with him to document the campaign. Which two statements are accurate descriptions of this cartoon?
1. It shows Bryan's support for bimetallism in a favorable way.
2. It is optimistic that Bryan will win the campaign for president.
3. It shows disrespect for Bryan's argument that farmers are
businessmen
4. The cartoonist thinks that Bryan's platform will appeal only to farmers

Answer 1

Form the cartoon, we can infer that:

• It shows disrespect for Bryan's argument that farmers are  businessmen
• The cartoonist thinks that Bryan's platform will appeal only to farmers

William Jennings Bryan ran for President under the Democratic Party 3 times. In this picture, he staunchly supported the rights of the common man. This led the cartoonist here to draw pictures showing:

• Disrespect to farmers - William Bryan had at some point, drawn comparison between farmers and businessmen in that they both work hard and engage in transactions. The cartoon is mocking this by showing farmers climbing poles and acting unruly.

• Appeal to Farmers - the cartoon shows that only farmers are listening to William Bryan which means that his support will only come from them.

In conclusion, William Jennings Bryan prided himself in being a man of the people and he was mocked for it by this illustrator.

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