Which of the Following Was NOT Among the Qualifications That

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT among the qualifications that helped William McKinley earn the Republican presidential nomination in 1896?

A) He came from the key electoral swing state of Ohio.
B) He had acquired many years of honorable service in Congress.
C) He was a likable and esteemed Civil War veteran.
D) He was backed by the skilled political manager and fund raiser Mark Hanna.
E) He was an energetic and charismatic campaigner.