In 1896, the major economic issue for William McKinley's administration was
A. the repeal of the Specie Resumption Act.
B. the need for higher tariff rates.
C. the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act.
D. labor unrest.
E. the restoration of "bimetallism."
Answer: B
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