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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Roosevelt's Square Deal

Question 6 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

Which factor led to Taft’s defeat in 1912?

Answer
A
Taft supported progressive ideas that Republicans did not like.
B
Roosevelt split the Republican Party by running as a Progressive.
C
Wilson won more than 50% of the popular vote.

Explanation

The Republican Party was divided in 1912 when Theodore Roosevelt ran against Taft as the Progressive Party candidate. That split Republican voters, helping Democrat Woodrow Wilson win the presidency. Wilson did not receive more than 50% of the popular vote, so that was not the key factor.

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