The excerpt and the cartoon below are from William Jennings Bryan's speech at the Democratic Convention of 1896.

"Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and
the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring
interests, and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their
demand for a gold standard by saying to them: 'You shall not
press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you
shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."

Based on this speech, what did Bryan demand in his subsequent campaign
for the Presidency?

A-The acquisition of colonies to increase employment
opportunities
B-The creation of a national park system to protect the nation's
wildlife
C-A policy of bimetallism that would help farmers by increasing
inflation and
raising crop prices
D- Higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers from foreign
competition