The Election of 1896 Explained

Between the Election of 1861 and the Election of 1928, which political party dominated the White House? 

• Democrats

• Republicans

What does the Littlefield Thesis claim L. Frank Baum's book, The Wizard of Oz is really about?  

• Dorothy's journey back to Kansas

• Populist Party

• Election of 1896

Who is represented by the Tin Man?

• industrial workers

• the farmer

• William McKinley

Which character represents the farmer?

• the Tin Man

• the Wicked Witch of the West

• the Scarecrow

Who, allegedly, Dorothy represent?  

• the people of Great Britain

• the people of the US

• the people of Mexico

Who does the Wizard of Oz represent?

• William McKinley

• William Jennings Bryan

• Grover Cleveland

What person does the Lion represent

• William McKinley

• William Jennings Bryan

• Grover Cleveland

What was the name of William Jennings Bryan famous speech?

• Cross of Silver

• Cross of Gold

• Cross of Gold and Silver

Where did Mark Hanna get the money to run McKinley's campaign?

• farmers

• corporations

• Southern plantation owners

Besides the Gold Standard, what was the 2nd major issue of the Election of 1896?

• railroad rates

• tariffs

• income tax