 |
Who was William Jennings Brian?In: Famous People |
[Edit] |
Answer
William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) was a famous lawyer and statesman who ran for President three times. His powerful speeches earned him the title "Silver-Tongued Orator." Bryan, a devout Presbyterian, victoriously defended the Bible in a famous court case against a teacher who was illegally teaching evolution in the classroom. This case was called the Scopes trial, or the "monkey trial." William Jennings Bryan won the case against evolution.
First answer by ID3423197031. Last edit by ID3423197031. Question popularity: 34 [recommend question]
|
Also see on Answers.com
Research your answer: |
Can you answer other
questions about famous people?
Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History Politics and Society > Famous People > Who was William Jennings Brian?
Our contributors said this page should be displayed for the questions below. (Where do these come from ) |
| If any of these are not a genuine rephrasing of the question, please help out and edit these alternates. |
Who is william jennings brian? Who is william jennings bryant? What did william jennings bryant do? Why did william jennings bryan resign? William Jennings Byran's Cross of Gold speech? How is william jennings bryan associated with populists? How many times did William Jennings Bryan run for president? What was William Jennings Bryan's Cross of Gold speech about?
