“Cross of Gold” Speech Reading Questions Directions: Answer the following questions while reading William Jennings Bryan's Cross of Gold Speech (1896). 1. What is currently dividing the Democratic Party? (Yes, gold vs. silver but why is that issue so decisive)​

worldwide, 780 million people do not have access to an improved water source. an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation (more than 35% of the world's population)

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.

the viking voyages took place during the middle ages, which was about this time. 500 to 1350. the viking voyages took place during the middle ages, which was about this time.