All of the following statements about the election of 1896 are true EXCEPT that
A. Republican William McKinley decisively defeated William Jennings Bryan, who ran on both the Democratic and Populist ticket.
B. progressives used the free silver issue to achieve their first success in national politics.
C. a major political realignment occurred, as Republicans forged a dominating new coalition of voters.
D. both candidates employed new techniques in their campaigns.
Answer: B
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