Question

Which was not a reason why American confidence in the gold standard weakened in the 1890s?

A) The increasing popularity of the free silver movement.
B) The economic impact of the Panic of 1893.
C) The influence of the Cross of Gold speech by William Jennings Bryan.
D) The expansion of the railroad industry.

Answer 1

Option A is the answer which is ( The increasing popularity of the free silver movement).