University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Outlines: Clash of Cultures
Although brief, this discussion of the clash of cultures in the 1920s covers all the reasons for cultural discordance.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Agrarian Distress and Rise of Populism
This resource is provided for by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. It discusses how the late 1800s was a time of economic and agrarian distress for many farmers in the US. Facing tremendous as a result of their...
Other
The Political Graveyard: Election of 1896
This page from The Political Graveyard just lists the electoral votes each candidate received in the 1896 election. Links to brief biographical listings about each candidate and elector.
Other
Rhea County: Scopes Evolution Trial Information
An article about the Scopes Trial in Dayton, Tennessee. It briefly recounts the substance of the trial and the participants. Find out what happened to William Jennings Bryan, Clarence Darrow, and John Scopes.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Jennings Bryan (1913 1915) Secretary of State
A brief biography of William Jennings Bryan, who was Secretary of State in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet before World War I. Read about his presidential campaigns and what he did following his stint in the cabinet.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: William Jennings Bryan
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about William Jennings Bryan.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1896
Read about the election of 1896 which had one candidate representing two political parties, and the other candidate who did not campaign. See what people supported the Democratic candidate and why. Find out who was elected and who...
University of North Carolina
The Thomas E. Watson Papers: About Watson
A brief biography of Thomas E. Watson, who was the vice-presidential nominee for the Populist Party in 1896.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Joins the Battle: Cartoon, Houston Daily Post, March 30, 1896
Here is a political cartoon showing showing the split between those who favored the gold standard and those favoring the silver standard, and how the Populist Party took advantage of that split. Learn what this means by taking a look at...
Curated OER
1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Jennings Bryan
(1860-1925) Jennings was a three-time Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States and became the 41st United States Secretary of State.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan was the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States in 1896, 1900 and 1908, a lawyer, and the 41st United States Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Jennings Bryan
An unsuccessful presidential candidate for the Democratic party in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.