1896 in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBJanuary 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state (see History of Utah). February 6–August 12 – Yaqui Uprising in Arizona and Mexico. March 23 – The New York State Legislature passes the Raines Law, restricting Sunday alcoholic beverage sales to hotels.
United States presidential election of 1896 | McKinley vs. Bryan ...
WEBUnited States presidential election of 1896 was an election held on November 3, 1896, in which Republican William McKinley defeated Democrat-Populist William Jennings Bryan.
1896 United States presidential election - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1896 United States presidential election was the 28th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1896. Former Governor William McKinley, the Republican nominee, defeated former Representative William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic nominee.
The Contentious 1896 Election That Started the Rural‑Urban ... - HISTORY
WEBAug 5, 2020 · As the presidential election year of 1896 began, things were looking rosy for the Republicans. But the emergence of a brash, young politician, William Jennings Bryan, soon turned the tide....
U.S. Timeline, The 1890's - America's Best History
WEB1896 May 18, 1896 - Plessy versus Ferguson decision by the Supreme Court states that racial segregation is approved under the "separate but equal" doctrine. April 6-15, 1896 - The first modern Olympic Games is held in Athens, Greece.
1896 - Wikipedia
WEBNovember 3 – 1896 United States presidential election: Republican William McKinley defeats William Jennings Bryan. The event is viewed by some as a political realignment for the United States Republican Party .
Silver vs. Gold: William Steinway's wedge issue of the 1896 election
WEBOct 29, 2014 · In the election of 1896, unlimited silver coinage vs. the gold standard brought out the same kind of emotions as gun control, abortion, or immigration today. The debate wasn't far off from today's class warfare arguments between Republicans and Democrats over who is protecting working Americans.
41e. The Election of 1896 - US History
WEBBy 1896, the urban forces won. Bryan's campaign marked the last time a major party attempted to win the White House by exclusively courting the rural vote. The economy of 1896 was also on the upswing.
Presidential Election of 1896: A Resource Guide - Library of Congress
WEBJan 24, 2023 · William McKinley was elected president in 1896, defeating William Jennings Bryan. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to external websites, and a print bibliography.
1896 - The American Presidency Project
WEBParty Nominees: Electoral Vote: Popular Vote Presidential: Vice Presidential Republican: William McKinley: Garret Hobart: 271: 61.0%: 7,105,076: 51.1% Democratic
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