Why did the Populists nominate Tom Watson for vice president in the 1896 election?
A) because they felt him to be a stronger candidate than William Jennings Bryan
B) because they wanted a Republican vice president to balance the Democratic ticket
C) because Watson, unlike William Jennings Bryan, supported free coinage of silver
D) because they felt that choosing Watson would ensure the survival of the Populist party
E) because they endorsed a Democrat for president and wanted a Populist for vice president
Answer: E
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