William McKinley's support for the gold standard and industrial growth helped the Republicans win the 1896 election.
who was Mark Hanna 1837- 1904?
Mark Hanna was a prominent American politician and businessman who played a key role in the Republican Party during the late 19th century and was McKinleys campaign manager.
used the media and fear tactics, the newspapers printed negative stories about Bryan, Muck slinging and spread rumours that Bryan was ‘mad.’
What did the role of big business play in McKinleys election in 1896?
American titans believed they answered to no one - wealth= royalty
Bryan was the spokesman of the common man - promised to dismantle the companies
titans bought the presidency - each gave 200,000, 20 million in todays money
influence from media easily bought because it was small
McKinley rolled back regulations and profit increased = making titans more powerful
What was McKinley’s role before the presidency?
Governor of Ohio in 1891
Presidency
1898- McKinley asked for authorisation from congress to end the fighting in Cuba between the rebels and the Spanish force
benefitted from favourable economic conditions
McKinley raised custom duties to congress he believed he would reduce other taxes and encourage the growth of domestic industry and employment for American workers.
the dingley tariff act - highest protective tariff - strengthened his position with organised labour
