Do not misinterpret this insert for a lackluster attempt at persuasion. It does indeed rile up the reader for the speakers cause but the reader can be dissuaded at the Beveridge’s initial remarks that question the readers patriotism. William Jenning Bryan includes a similar passage in his speech when he states‚ “The hour of temptation has come but temptations do not destroy‚ they merely test the strength of individuals and nations; they are stumbling blocks or stepping stones; the lead to infamy
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Department‚ 2007. Blakley‚ Derek. "U.S. History Workbook." Doc.7: John D. Rockefeller‚ On the Virtues of Intergration (1909). Lake Charles: McNeese State University History Department‚ 2007. Blakley‚ Derek. "U.S. History Workbook." Doc.11: William Jennings Bryan‚ Cross of Gold Speech (1896). Lake Charles: McNeese State University History Department‚ 2007. Blakley‚ Derek. "U.S. History Workbook." Doc.25: New York World‚ The Triangle Shirtwasit Fire (1911). Lake Charles: McNeese State University History
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issues that affected the country as a whole. The Republican Party‚ led by William McKinley‚ were concentrating on the expansion of the United States and looking to excel in power and commerce. The Democratic Party at this time was led by William Jennings Bryan‚ who was absorbed in a sponge of morality and was concerned with the rights of man. The nation’s self-interest was divided into different ideas between the two parties. At this time imperialism and anti-imperialism were the dominant topics
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in their demands. Neither of the two parties wants national banks; they both would rather have smaller local banks to run the money in the country. Also they both believe income tax is a good thing and that it should not be removed. In William Jennings Bryan’s speech before the Democratic National Convention‚ he stated that “we are opposing the national bank” (Bryan). In the Ocala Platform‚ the National Alliance also stated that they opposed national banks and they wanted the creation of sub-treasuries
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in question was the official Bible of the State of Tennessee‚ and that this was the King James Version. The defense attorney‚ Clarence Darrow‚ asked where were they to find an expert on the Bible who was acceptable to the court; Prosecutor William Jennings Bryan interjected “I am an expert on the Bible.” This was unheard of‚ a counsel for the prosecution offering to be a witness for the defense! After 8 days of trial‚ in which the jury heard no defense and nothing from neither the defendant nor any
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in a permanent debtor dependency‚ in the 1880s they finally turned to political action to protest their condition. Their efforts culminated in the Populist Party’s attempt to create an interracial farmer/labor coalition in the 1890s‚ but William Jennings Bryan’s defeat in the pivotal election of 1896 signaled the triumph of urbanism and the middle class. I. Summary for Chapter. Read this section as you are reading the text‚ as these are the main ideas and concepts of the reading. It is also
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theory that denies the story of the Divine Creation of man as taught in the Bible‚ and to teach instead that man has descended from a lower order of animals.” There were several people involved in the trial. They included John Scopes‚ William Jennings Bryan‚ and Clarence Darrow. They each played a very important role in the trial. Born in Kentucky in 1900‚ John Scopes was a science teacher in Tennessee. He became famous for going on trial for teaching evolution in 1925. Scopes was part of
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After witnessing the devastating‚ yet human-induced tragedies of World War I‚ the psyche of America was never the same. They abandoned their fundamental beliefs that the Western Civilization was not a model‚ but flawed society and turned their attention towards internal affairs‚ signaling the beginning of American isolationism. As William Allen White put it‚ Americans were “tired of issues‚ sick at heart of ideals‚ and weary of being noble.” The Roaring Twenties reflected this rejection of tradition
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An Analysis of the Populist Party’s Premature Fall into Obscurity Question: After its startling successes of the late 1880’s and early 1890’s‚ why did the Populist Party quickly fade into oblivion after 1896? Key Words: Analyze - examine the motives; answer the question Time Period: 1880’s-1900 Geography: United States of America‚ specifically the Midwest Type of History: Political‚ Economical Thesis: While a number of factors contributed to the demise of the Populist Party‚ the failed election
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were the careers of Eugene Debs and Clarence Darrow affected? (Five points) What problems did farmers face? (Three points) Why did populists advocate free coinage of silver? ((Bimetallism) One point) To what two groups was William Jennings Bryan appealing in his “Cross of Gold” speech? (Two Points) Why was Bryan the first modern Democratic Presidential candidate? (One point) Why was Bryan the first modern presidential candidate? (One Point) What labor reform laws were
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