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what was the main idea of the cross of gold speech
In the address, Bryan supported bimetallism or free silver, which he believed would bring the nation prosperity.
who delivered the cross of gold speech
The Cross of Gold speech was delivered by William Jennings Bryan, a former United States Representative from Nebraska.
where was the cross of gold speech given
The Cross of Gold speech was delivered at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on July 9, 1896.

Question: how did the speech affect jennings platform
Self-contained rewrite: how did the cross of gold speech affect william jennings bryan's political platform