McKinley defeated Bryan, ending Populism and signaling Republican dominance Often considered a "realigning" election that defined politics until 1932.

Was contested militarily after disputed returns from key Midwestern states

McKinley defeated Bryan, ending Populism and signaling Republican dominance

Was a tie resolved by the House of Representatives in Bryan's favor

Saw Bryan win on a free silver platform, ushering in Populist control

Politics in the Gilded Age

AP US History· difficulty 4/5

The Election of 1896

A
$Was contested militarily after disputed returns from key Midwestern states$
B
$McKinley defeated Bryan, ending Populism and signaling Republican dominance$
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C
$Was a tie resolved by the House of Representatives in Bryan's favor$
D
$Saw Bryan win on a free silver platform, ushering in Populist control$

Explanation

Often considered a "realigning" election that defined politics until 1932.

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