Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
American History: Election of 1896: It Came Down to a Question of Money
This program, part of The Making of a Nation from Voice of America gives a very good description of the issues in the presidential campaign of 1896. Learn about the differences between the gold bugs and silverites, a third party...
Vassar College
Vassar College: 1896: The Silver Party
This site from the Vassar College gives an account of the Silver Party and related articles from that time.
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.
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.
270 To Win
270towin: 1896 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1896 won by William McKinley in one of the most dramatic and complex campaigns in American history.
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...