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The depression was a major issue in the debates over [[Bimetallism]]. The Republicans blamed the Democrats and scored a landslide victory in the 1894 state and Congressional elections. The [[Populists]] lost most of their strength and had to support the Democrats in 1896. The presidential election of 1896 was fought on economic issues, and was marked by a decisive victory of the pro-gold, high-tariff Republicans led by [[William McKinley]] over pro-silver [[William Jennings Bryan]].
The depression was a major issue in the debates over [[Bimetallism]]. The Republicans blamed the Democrats and scored a landslide victory in the 1894 state and Congressional elections. The [[Populists]] lost most of their strength and had to support the Democrats in 1896. The presidential election of 1896 was fought on economic issues, and was marked by a decisive victory of the pro-gold, high-tariff Republicans led by [[William McKinley]] over pro-silver [[William Jennings Bryan]].
The U.S. economy finally began to recover in 1896. After the election of Republican McKinley confidence was restored and the economy began 33 years of rapid growth.<ref>There were small dips before the Great Depression, such as the [[Panic of 1907]] and a sharp recession in 1920-21.</ref>
The U.S. economy finally began to recover in 1896. After the election of Republican McKinley [[confidence]] was restored and the economy began 33 years of rapid growth.<ref>There were small dips before the Great Depression, such as the [[Panic of 1907]] and a sharp recession in 1920-21.</ref>
[[Image:DOROTHY1.JPG|thumb|280px|Denslow's drawing of scarecrow hung up on pole and helpless, from 1st edition of book, 1900; Denslow probably was inspired by the 1896 ''Puck'' cartoon.]]
[[Image:DOROTHY1.JPG|thumb|280px|Denslow's drawing of scarecrow hung up on pole and helpless, from 1st edition of book, 1900; Denslow probably was inspired by the 1896 ''Puck'' cartoon.]]