Why did William Jennings Bryan want bimetallism?

William Jennings Bryan advocated for bimetallism, the use of both gold and silver as currency, to increase the money supply and combat deflation during the late 19th century. He believed that bimetallism would help farmers and laborers by making it easier for them to pay off debts, thereby stimulating economic growth. Bryan argued that the gold standard favored wealthy industrialists at the expense of the working class, and bimetallism would promote greater economic equality and prosperity for all. His famous "Cross of Gold" speech encapsulated his vision of a more equitable monetary system.