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."
B
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A) Democratic institutions did not thrive in these areas. B) People in these areas were not Christian. C) Few people lived in these areas. D) These areas were prone to attack by European powers.