Question

A token mocking this politician read “United Snakes of America / In [this politician] we trust.” This man followed William E. Russell in (-5[1])addressing a crowd to whom he declared that the United States needed a figure like Andrew Jackson. This politician negotiated a treaty with Emiliano Chamorro that gave the United States full rights over any future canal built through Nicaragua. This politician was the youngest (*) major party presidential nominee and resigned as Woodrow Wilson’s Secretary of State after (10[1])the (10[1])sinking (10[1])of the Lusitania. This politician gave a speech in support of Free Silver (10[1])in which he declared that “you shall not crucify mankind” upon the title object. For 10 points, name this politician who gave the “Cross of Gold” Speech. ■END■

ANSWER: William Jennings Bryan
<AG, American History>
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Julian BushlowCornell EarthCornell Wind22-5
Michael GeCornell WindCornell Earth7910
Cade ReinbergerRITRochester C8010
Spencer AhnRochester ARochester B8110
Forrest WeintraubColumbia Ly-αCornell Fire9410

Summary

2023 ILLIAC (Cornell)2023-10-21Y4100%0%25%83.50
2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite)2023-10-21Y8100%0%88%111.88