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on Oct 11, 2024
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Some view L. Frank Baum's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz as a commentary on the election of 1896 and its aftermath.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
A popular children's novel by L. Frank Baum published in 1900, known for its rich symbolism, characters, and themes, often seen as a political allegory.
Election of 1896
A pivotal presidential election in the United States where Republican William McKinley defeated Democrat William Jennings Bryan, highlighting a deep economic divide in the country.
- Gain insight into the complexities of American political and social movements in the early 1900s, with a focus on divergent opinions regarding immigration, labor, and racial policies.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the complexities of American political and social movements in the early 1900s, with a focus on divergent opinions regarding immigration, labor, and racial policies.