The correct answer is D) William Jennings Bryan.
The man that had the GREATEST impact on rural, agricultural communities in the late 1800s and early 1900s was William Jennings Bryan.
William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) was a three-time candidate for the presidency of the United States and member of the House of Representatives that always supported the small farmers of America. He participated with the Populist Party supporting Sothern and Midwestern farmers and helped to made their voices heard. Du to his support for agriculture he received the name of "Great Commoner."
