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Which of the following is the reason why a Republican candidate won the 1896 presidential election instead of a Democrat or a Populist?
a.
The Democrats decided not to enter a candidate in the election because the Republican candidate was so strong.
b.
The Populists and Democrats were so similar that they split the vote of people who believed in their ideas.
c.
Populists felt their party was still too new to run a candidate for president.
d.
The Supreme Court disqualified the Populist candidate.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D