Why did the speech William Jennings Bryan gave at the Democratic Party convention in 1896 become known as "The Cross of Gold Speech"?

A) Bryan's oratory was elegant, and but failed to capture the hearts of his listeners.
B) In his speech, Bryan opposed the free coinage of silver.
C) Bryan's speech was unusually loaded with biblical references.
D) In his speech Bryan likened the gold standard to Christ's cross.

Cross of Gold Speech

An address by William Jennings Bryan at the 1896 Democratic National Convention, criticizing the gold standard and supporting bimetallism, which became a symbol of the populist movement.

William Jennings Bryan

A prominent American lawyer and politician who was a major advocate for populism, serving in the U.S. Congress and running for President as the Democratic Party nominee in 1896, 1900, and 1908.

Gold Standard

A monetary system in which the value of a country's currency is directly linked to a specified amount of gold.