In William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech he focuses on the inflation rates and of whether silver should be freely coined at a 16:1 ration with gold. He states that he is speaking on the behalf of the people of business, not the capitalists but the hardworking businessmen. He then go on to say how he speaks in order to create an accepted resolution that benefits the American people. He knows that Americans have tried to speak but in the past have not been heard. He wanted to avoid the defiant response that the people could carry out in order to be heard and get what they want. Many spoke their disagreement of Bryan's ideas and policies,saying that his income tax was unconstitutional but Bryan responded by saying "You shall not crucify mankind on a cross of gold." However, Bryan responded reiterated that it was constitutional until otherwise noted. Bryan also notes that the government needs retain control of the currency and attempt to improve the strength of the government. He believed that reform needed to take place in order to better the country. He concludes his speech by stating that America needs to remain strong as well as keep the gold standard to retain the image as the powerful United States of America. He was later nominated by the Democratic national convention in Chicago to run as the party's candidate in the 1896, 1900 and 1908 presidential elections after delivering his famous speech.
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