History of the United States II / Unit 5 USH2 0625 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Cross of Gold
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The idea
At the eighteen ninety-six Democratic convention Bryan defended silver coinage and working Americans in the speech that won him the nomination.
In practice
"You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."
Where people slip
The Yawp says the convention went wild after a few seconds of stunned silence. Bryan's popular vote exceeded any earlier candidate's, winner or loser.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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