NAEP US History Grade 12

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We will answer [the] demand for a gold standard by saying. . . you shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind on a cross of gold.-William Jennings Bryan, 1896What was Bryan arguing in his "Cross of Gold" speech?

Free coinage of silver would cause a depression.
The gold standard was needed to preserve economic stability.
The gold standard harmed some groups in society.
The government should stop buying silver immediately.

Explanation

Answer: C - The gold standard harmed some groups in society.

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