In the 1896 presidential election, how did the economic platform of Republican William McKinley contrast with that of the Populists?

McKinley advocated for the gold standard, while the Populists supported "free silver."

McKinley wanted to increase the money supply, while the Populists wanted to decrease it.

Both candidates supported the gold standard but disagreed on tariff rates.

McKinley proposed government ownership of railroads, a key Populist demand.

What was the most significant outcome for the Populist Party after their candidate, William Jennings Bryan, lost the 1896 election?

The party gained a majority of seats in the Senate for the first time.

Its national influence diminished, and the party began to fade away.

It successfully merged with the Republican Party to form a new coalition.

The party decided to focus exclusively on state and local elections.

Wealthy industrial factory owners

William Jennings Bryan won, leading to the adoption of the free silver policy.

The election ended in a tie, forcing the House of Representatives to decide the winner.

William McKinley won, and the Populist Party's influence began to decline.

Neither major candidate won, and a third-party Populist candidate was elected.