The answer is farmers and laborers.
The "Cross of Gold" speech, delivered by William Jennings Bryan at the 1896 Democratic National Convention, primarily fought for the interests of farmers and laborers. Bryan argued against the gold standard and advocated for the free coinage of silver, which he believed would benefit these groups by increasing the money supply and alleviating their economic hardships.
Industrialists were generally opposed to the free coinage of silver because they favored the gold standard, which they believed provided economic stability and protected their investments.
The answer is to advocate for bimetallism and the free coinage of silver.
The purpose of the "Cross of Gold" speech was to advocate for bimetallism and the free coinage of silver. William Jennings Bryan argued that this policy would inflate the currency, making it easier for farmers and debtors to pay off their debts.
The speech was actually against the gold standard, which Bryan believed was detrimental to the economic interests of farmers and laborers.
The answer is Democratic Party.
William Jennings Bryan was a member of the Democratic Party, and his "Cross of Gold" speech was delivered at the Democratic National Convention in 1896. The speech helped secure his nomination as the Democratic candidate for President.
The Republican Party supported the gold standard and was opposed to the free coinage of silver, which was the central issue of Bryan's speech.
The answer is Chinese immigrants.
Chinese immigrants were most responsible for the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, particularly the Central Pacific Railroad. They made up a significant portion of the labor force and were known for their hard work and efficiency.
While Irish immigrants also played a significant role, particularly on the Union Pacific Railroad, the contribution of Chinese immigrants was more substantial in terms of numbers and impact.
The answer is Japanese immigrants.
The "Gentleman's Agreement" of 1907 was an informal agreement between the United States and Japan, in which Japan agreed to restrict the emigration of its citizens to the U.S. in exchange for the U.S. not imposing formal immigration restrictions.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 specifically targeted Chinese immigrants, not Japanese immigrants, and was a separate issue from the "Gentleman's Agreement."
The answer is supportive.
The Populist Party was supportive of the unlimited coinage of silver. They believed that increasing the money supply through the free coinage of silver would help farmers and working-class Americans by causing inflation, which would reduce the burden of debt.
The Populist Party was not opposed to the unlimited coinage of silver; in fact, it was one of their key platform issues.
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