Question

This is a question given with Jennings Bryan’s “Cross of Gold” speech.

List some of Bryan's arguments in favor of bi-metalism:
(Need 4)

Answer 1

1. Jefferson supported bimetallism (ethos appeal)

2. It benefited small town farmers who took out loans to pay for their homes and farms.

3. Money is relative. If we say something has value, it does. Gold is only seen as valuable because it always has.

4. International Bimetallism is already practiced.

Step-by-step explanation:

This powerful speech secured Bryan's seat as a presidential candidate and an advocate for the Populist's party in the upcoming election. He uses rhetoric to push beyond people's tradition and embrace bimetallism in this speech, something which was later achieved.