John M. Pafford

William McKinley versus William Jennings Bryan

The Great Political Rivalry of the Turn of the 20th Century

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Produktbeschreibung

The clashes between William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan during the 1896 and 1900 presidential elections changed the course of American politics. Prior to Bryan's candidacy, the Democratic Party was slightly more conservative than the Republican Party. At the 1896 Democratic National Convention, Bryan's dramatic "Cross of Gold" speech stampeded the delegates left-of-center--a position the party has traditionally held since. Most Americans, though, rejected this new wave, remained conservative and twice elected McKinley. These were dramatic years for the country as it continued its rise to become a major world economic and military power. Significantly, freedom increased for those now within the American orbit.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. August 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9780786499755
• ISBN-10: 0786499753
• Artikelnr.: 65436117

Autorenporträt

John M. Pafford is a retired professor of history and philosophy at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Preface Introduction
1.
McKinley: The Road to the White House
2.
The Rise of Bryan
3.
1896 Presidential Campaign
4.
First Term Begins
5.
War with Spain Looms
6.
War
7.
The U.S. a World Power
8.
The Domestic Scene
9.
1900: Rematch 10.
Second Term 11.
Bryan's End as the Dominant Democrat 12.
Last Years 13.
Relevance for Today Final Thoughts Chapter Notes Bibliography Index