In 1896, Northern cities were home to most of the nation's industrialization, while the plains of the Midwest were home to a great number of farmers. Given this information, which evidence from the text of Bryan's speech would most likely lead the listener to infer that the Democratic Party in 1896 was financed more by Midwestern farmers than by Northern businessmen? A. Why, if they tell us that the gold standard is a good thing, we point to their platform and tell them that their platform pledges the party to get rid of a gold standard and substitute bimetallism. B. It is the issue of 1776 over again. Our ancestors, when but 3 million, had the courage to declare their political independence of every other nation upon earth. C. Mr. Jefferson, who was once regarded as good Democratic authority, seems to have a different opinion from the gentleman who has addressed us on the part of the minority. D. You come to us and tell us that the great cities are in favor of the gold standard. I tell you that the great cities rest upon these broad and fertile prairies. Performance Series