During the presidential campaign of 1896, _________________.

A) William McKinley crisscrossed the nation, constantly speaking about the issues
B) William Jennings Bryan was so sure of victory that he did little campaigning
C) William Jennings Bryan lost votes when revelations about his private life caused people to question his moral judgment
D) William McKinley made speeches on moderation and prosperity in which he offered something to everyone

Presidential Campaign

a series of coordinated activities, including public appearances and policy discussions, aimed at securing election to the presidency.

William McKinley

25th President of the United States, led during the Spanish-American War, assassinated in 1901.

William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan was an American orator and politician from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his advocacy of populism, free silver, and as a three-time Democratic presidential nominee.