Ignatius Donnely wrote the preamble to the platform for this party, and its first presidential candidate, who won only four states, was James Baird We
Ignatius Donnely wrote the preamble to the platform for this party, and its first presidential candidate, who won only four states, was James Baird Weaver. This movement adopted the Ocala Demands, and it called for government ownership of transportation and communications, abolition of national banks, and a graduated income tax in its Omaha Platform. It promoted the free coinage of silver, and in the Election of 1896, it supported a candidate known for delivering the "Cross of Gold" speech. For 10 points, name this American political movement that supported William Jennings Bryan and represented laborers and farmers.
Ignatius Donnely wrote the preamble to the platform for this party, and its first presidential candidate, who won only four states, was James Baird Weaver.
Populist Movement [accept Populists or Populism or People's Party]