Question

William Jennings Bryan lost his 1896 campaign for the presidency

because he
(A) lacked ability as a persuasive speaker
(B) supported the silver standard
(C) was unable to win the support of western farmers
(D) could not win the support of eastern urban centers
(E) was seen as a pawn of the railroad industry

Answer 1

William Jennings Bryan lost his 1896 campaign for the presidency because he "(D) could not win the support of eastern urban centers," since he was far more of a populist candidate.