Which of the following best describes william jennings bryan’s political life following the 1896 election?

after defeating mckinley, bryan served as the president.

after defeating mckinley, bryan served as senator.

after losing to mckinley, bryan retired from politics.

after losing to mckinley, bryan ran for president twice more.

The correct answer is D. After losing to McKinley, Bryan ran for president twice more

Explanation:

William Jennings Bryan began his political career in 1890 as part of the House of representative and in 1894 he was part of the Senate. Later in 1896, the Democratic party nominated Bryan for president, in addition, Bryan was also supported by the Populist but lost the elections against the Republican William Mckingley. After this, William Jennings Bryan continued as a leader of the Democratic party and was nominated for President in 1900, but Mckingley defeated him again. In 1904 elections Bryan influence was weaker and thus Democrats nominated Alton B. Parker after Parker won the election Bryan popularity increased and thus in 1908 he was nominated again but was defeated by Roosevelt. In summary, Bryan was nominated for president three times, the first one in 1896 when he was defeated by McKinley, the second one in 1900 and the last one in 1908.