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Question 21 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 A

How did the Progressive Party set itself apart from the Democratic and Republican parties?

Answer
A
The Progressive Party strongly supported the rights of businesses.
B
The Progressive Party strongly supported women’s suffrage.
C
The Progressive Party strongly supported racial equality.
D
The Progressive Party strongly supported the rights of immigrants.

Explanation

The Progressive Party, led by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, stood out by openly supporting women’s suffrage—the right of women to vote. The major Democratic and Republican parties were less supportive of that cause at the time. Therefore, the correct choice is “The Progressive Party strongly supported women’s suffrage.”

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