If Bryan's and Lease's speeches align with the populist ideals, it is likely that the audience, who are described as convention goers, would have reacted positively to their speeches.
How audience felt about the speech
Populist movements want to help regular people and make changes to the economy that help workers. They usually focus on fighting against powerful people in society and push for regular people to have more control in politics and the economy.
If Bryan and Lease's speeches support these popular ideas, then the convention attendees probably liked their speeches. The loud clapping and cheering show that the audience liked the ideas and messages.
Also, if the Populist Party follows the same ideas and plans as Bryan and Lease, it's likely that the audience's backing of the Populist Party will be strengthened by the speeches. The speeches were well liked which shows that the speakers and the audience probably agree on their beliefs, and also probably support the Populist Party.
Complete question
This speech was received with enthusiastic applause and cheers by the convention goers. Based on the content of the speech, how do you think the audience may have felt about each of the following. (Use evidence from the speech to justify your response.)
Bryan’s speech and Lease’s speech
Populist party