William Jennings 

Bryan 

And his Golden Cross SpeechJuly 8, 1896

BEFORE WE START...

Thesis:    William Jennings Bryan embodied the voice of the people. He did what he could for the ones who could not help themselves. His Golden Cross Speech was controversial, and became a main topic that was adressed in the elections of 1896.

Some Questions you need to know....• Who was William Jennings Bryan?• Did people support or not support him and why?•  How different would it be if he did become president?

William Jennings Bryan

Before he hit the scene....

Political Cartoon displaying The Cross of Gold Speech

The Public's Reaction