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Roosevelt's Square Deal

Question 1 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

To which position did President McKinley appoint Theodore Roosevelt in 1897?

Answer
A
assistant secretary of the navy
B
secretary of the interior
C
governor of New York
D
secretary of defense

Explanation

In 1897, President William McKinley appointed Theodore Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy. Roosevelt held that post before resigning to serve in the Spanish-American War. The correct choice is assistant secretary of the navy.

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